The World Health Organization (WHO) noted that the “European Region” covering Europe and Central Asia reported the highest measles cases since 1997 last year. WHO and the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) published a report on measles cases in 53 countries in Europe and Central Asia for 2024. The report stated that 127,350 measles cases were reported in Europe for 2024, “This is double the number reported for 2023 and the highest number of cases seen in the region since 1997.” The report indicated that more than 40% of cases were observed in children under 5 years old, with over half of reported cases requiring hospitalization. The report also shared information that “As of March 6, 2025, a total of 38 deaths due to measles have been reported.” It was noted that the European Region accounted for one-third of all global measles cases in 2024. Hans Kluge, the WHO Regional Director for Europe, expressed in the report: “Measles is back, and this is a warning call. There is 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.”