Astana records 1,699 measles cases since start of year

September 24, 2026 at 10:46 AM1 min

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Astana has recorded 1,699 measles cases since the start of 2026, with about 80% of those infected unvaccinated. Deputy head of the city's sanitary-epidemiological control department Zhanna Pralieva said the outbreak is driven by a large number of people without immunity. She urged parents to check their children's vaccination status.

Key Facts

Astana has recorded 1,699 measles cases since the start of 2026.
About 80% of those infected had not been vaccinated for various reasons.
Deputy head of Astana's sanitary-epidemiological control department Zhanna Pralieva announced the figures on 24 September 2026.
Pralieva urged parents to check their children's vaccination status.

Outbreak Scale

Astana has registered 1,699 measles cases since the beginning of 2026. Around 80% of those infected had not received the measles vaccine for various reasons. The figures were announced by Zhanna Pralieva, deputy head of the Astana sanitary-epidemiological control department. Pralieva said the outbreak is driven by the large number of people without immunity.

Vaccination Gaps

Among the unvaccinated are children whose parents refused vaccination, people with medical contraindications, and those who did not receive preventive shots on time. Pralieva stated that the data prove lack of immunity is the main risk factor in the spread of infection. She noted that high vaccination coverage is essential to curb the virus's spread. Pralieva called on parents to check their children's vaccination status, warning that refusal without medical contraindications increases the risk of severe illness and further transmission.