During a meeting organized by the government, the situation regarding measles morbidity and vaccination coverage in the republic was analyzed.
According to information from the Ministry of Health, in 2024, measles morbidity decreased by 85% compared to the previous year. However, since the beginning of the current year, 1,951 cases of this disease have been recorded. The highest number of cases is observed in Astana and Almaty, as well as in the Zhambyl and Atyrau regions. The majority of those infected are children under five years old, most of whom are unvaccinated, which is related to parents' refusals to vaccinate.
Deputy Prime Minister Aida Balaeva emphasized the importance of daily monitoring of the epidemiological situation regarding measles in regional headquarters at akimats and highlighted the personal responsibility of local leaders. She instructed to pay special attention to controlling the measles situation and to intensify informational and educational work with the population about the importance of vaccination, as in some regions, especially in the Mangistau region, the target vaccination rates are not being met.
Earlier, the Ministry of Health reported that 79% of those infected since the beginning of the year had not been vaccinated, 8.4% had received an incomplete vaccination course, the immune status of 10% remains unknown, and about 59% of unvaccinated children were not vaccinated due to their parents' decisions.
