MOSCOW. According to Rospotrebnadzor, Russia`s epidemiological situation regarding measles has stabilized following a peak in cases observed in March 2024. A consistent decline in the number of new infections has been recorded since April 2024.
The agency clarified that a cyclical rise in measles incidence, which typically occurs every 4-6 years, was noted in both Russia and globally during 2023–2024. This increase was attributed to a growing pool of individuals susceptible to the infection, accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. Primarily, unvaccinated individuals were affected by the disease.
Thanks to a comprehensive set of anti-epidemic and preventative measures, including widespread public immunization, the measles epidemic situation has now normalized. Over 90% of identified measles outbreaks have been successfully contained, preventing their further spread.
Rospotrebnadzor also reported that as of the first six months of 2025, the national vaccination and revaccination targets against measles for the general population were met by 74.3% and 50.4% respectively. Additionally, “catch-up” immunization efforts continued throughout 2025 across Russian regions, targeting the population, including migrant workers, who were not previously vaccinated against measles or had not contracted the disease. Approximately 560,000 people, representing 72% of the eligible individuals, have been vaccinated under this initiative.
