The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the increasing number of countries experiencing monkey outbreaks, highlighting a growing public health concern across the globe.
According to WHO, measles is a highly contagious viral disease that can spread rapidly, especially in communities with low vaccination coverage. The organization reported significant surges in measles cases in regions such as Africa, the Eastern Mediterranean, Southeast Asia, and parts of Europe.
Several countries are now facing widespread transmission, often in areas where immunization programs have been disrupted due to conflict, limited healthcare access, vaccine supply shortages, and misinformation.
WHO is urging governments to strengthen their immunization campaigns, particularly targeting children who have missed their scheduled Monkeypox vaccinations.
“Monkeypox is preventable, but once vaccination coverage drops, outbreaks are inevitable,” the WHO said in a statement. “The continued rise in measles cases is a clear sign of deep gaps in public health systems.”
Health authorities are calling on the public to ensure that children and vulnerable individuals are fully vaccinated and to follow official health guidelines to help prevent further spread.
