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Measles Cases in Kyrgyzstan Drop 20-fold, Whooping Cough by Five Times

From 24.kg · () Russian

Translated from Russian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Kyrgyzstan reported a 20-fold decrease in measles cases in the first half of 2026, with 433 cases compared to 8,572 in the same period of 2025.
  • Whooping cough cases dropped fivefold to 53, down from 255 the previous year, following catch-up immunization campaigns.
  • Other infectious diseases also saw reductions, including a 3.2% decrease in acute respiratory infections and flu, and a 13.7% drop in HIV cases.

Kyrgyzstan has seen a significant reduction in several infectious diseases, including vaccine-preventable ones, in the first half of 2026. The Ministry of Health reported a dramatic 20-fold decrease in measles cases, with only 433 recorded this year compared to 8,572 during the same period in 2025.

This decline follows extensive catch-up immunization campaigns implemented in response to a previous measles outbreak. The government emphasizes that vaccination remains the most effective method for preventing measles and future outbreaks. The number of whooping cough cases also fell substantially, dropping fivefold to 53 cases from 255 the previous year.

Beyond measles and whooping cough, other infectious diseases have also shown a downward trend. Acute respiratory viral infections and influenza saw a 3.2% decrease. Additionally, registered cases of HIV infection declined by 13.7%, and acute viral hepatitis cases dropped by more than threefold.

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Originally published by 24.kg in Russian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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