Measles cases in Kyrgyzstan decrease 20 times, whooping cough cases 5 times

Kyrgyzstan has reported a substantial reduction in infectious diseases during the first half of 2026, marking a positive trend in public health. According to the Ministry of Health, the number of measles cases has plummeted by 20 times, falling from 8,572 cases in the first half of 2025 to just 433 cases in the same period this year.

Similarly, cases of whooping cough have decreased five-fold, with 53 registered cases compared to 255 the previous year. These significant declines in vaccine-preventable diseases are largely attributed to successful catch-up immunization campaigns conducted across the republic in response to previous outbreaks. Health officials emphasize that vaccination remains the most effective strategy for preventing measles and averting future outbreaks.

Beyond measles and whooping cough, Kyrgyzstan has also observed a decrease in other infectious diseases. The incidence of acute respiratory viral infections (ARVI) and influenza dropped by 3.2 percent. Furthermore, the number of registered HIV infections decreased by 13.7 percent, and the incidence of acute viral hepatitis saw a 3.2-fold reduction.

The Ministry of Health highlighted these figures as evidence of the effectiveness of public health interventions and vaccination programs. The data underscores the importance of continued vaccination efforts to maintain disease control and protect the population from preventable illnesses.

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Vaccination remains the most reliable and effective method of protecting against measles and preventing recurrence.