The World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the “European Region,” covering Europe and Central Asia, reported the highest measles cases since 1997 last year. UNICEF and WHO published a report on measles cases in the 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia for 2024. The report stated that 127,350 measles cases were reported for 2024 in the European Region, “This is twice the number reported for 2023 and the highest number of cases seen in the region since 1997.” The report pointed out that more than 40% of cases occurred in children under 5 years old, with over half of the reported cases requiring hospitalization. The report also shared that as of March 6, 2025, a total of 38 deaths due to measles were reported for 2024 and beyond. It was noted that the European Region accounted for a third of all global measles cases in 2024. WHO Regional Director for Europe, Hans Kluge, stated: “Measles is back, and this is a warning call. There can be no health security without high vaccination rates. As we shape our new regional health strategy for Europe and Central Asia, we cannot afford setbacks. Every country must intensify efforts to reach unvaccinated communities.”