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36 measles cases in Kosovo in two months, NIPHK calls for vaccination

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The National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo (NIPHK) has announced that during the period from April 16 to June 15, 2026, a total of 36 confirmed cases of measles were reported in Kosovo.

According to a statement from the National Institute of Public Health, 10 cases have been reported in Ferizaj, 8 in Pristina, 6 in Kaçanik, 3 in Fushë-Kosovo Polje, and two cases in Lipjan,  Obiliq and Vushtrri, as well as one case in Gjilan, Shtime and Deçan.

The National Institute of Public Health has recommended that any person with suspected measles symptoms, such as high fever, rash or skin changes, cough, runny nose or conjunctivitis, immediately report to the nearest health institution.

"Given the contagiousness (easy spread. vj) "Given the high incidence of measles and the risk of its spread in the community, NIPHK calls on parents and guardians to verify the vaccination status of their children and ensure vaccination according to the regular immunization schedule at family medicine centers," the announcement states.

Vaccination is said to remain the most effective and safest measure for preventing measles, protecting unvaccinated individuals, and preserving public health.