Since 2024, the Center for Immunoprophylaxis has recorded 4078 measles cases in Kyrgyzstan. The epidemic is in full force today, February 27, so health experts are concerned.
Bishkek has 1,027 cases, Chui 961, Jalal-Abad 803, Osh 602, Osh city 226; Batken 100, Issyk-Kul 65.
Measles epidemics are caused by widespread refusal to be vaccinated against measles and rubella; thus, public health experts recommend intensifying immunization. This alarming tendency is widespread in children and adults, contributing to high morbidity rates.
Now that the outbreak is at its apex, doctors advise parents to let their kids get measles shots. The most significant and effective way to control the spread of this deadly disease is vaccination.
Measles can cause major health problems and outbreaks. Individual and social vaccination protects recipients and offers community protection against individuals who cannot be vaccinated.
Given the health condition, health authorities are attempting to educate the public about immunization. Governments are addressing vaccine disinformation and rumors to increase vaccinations and stop the spread.
Measles cases in Kyrgyzstan are rising rapidly, thus total immunization is needed to stop the outbreak. Health officials, the community, and parents must work together to protect the people and stop the preventable health epidemic.
