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Marta Iraola Iribarren

Why measles are still a challenge: Experts warn vaccination hesitancy fuels Europe spread

Measles, a disease often forgotten, remains a challenge across the continent. Cases in the World Health Organization’s European region have declined in 2025 compared to the previous year, yet experts warn that the risk of outbreaks persists.

In 2024, there were 127,350 measles cases reported in Europe – the highest reports since 1997.

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