There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World He

As the U.S. seeks to strengthen ties with resource-rich Central Asia, the European Union is also reaching out to the region. Having adopted a new strategy for Central Asia in 2019, the bloc appears to be making renewed efforts to implement it.

Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia hit a record high in 2024, doubling from the previous year. The resurgence is alarming health officials, emphasizing the need for widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks.