Stumbling blocks on the path to measles-free Nepal: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Chandan Kumar Thakur; Nitin Gupta; Nayanum Pokhrel; Samita Adhikari; Meghnath Dhimal; Pradip Gyanwali

doi:10.1186/s41182-024-00576-6

Stumbling blocks on the path to measles-free Nepal: impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

Chandan Kumar Thakur^*
, Nitin Gupta
, Nayanum Pokhrel
, Samita Adhikari
, Meghnath Dhimal
, Pradip Gyanwali

^*Corresponding author for this work

Department of Infectious Diseases, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal

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Measles poses a significant global health threat, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite the efficacy of two vaccine doses, under-5 mortality rates persist, with over 61 million delayed measles vaccinations worldwide. Nepal, striving to eliminate measles by 2023, faces a resurgence, attributing 1013 cases to inadequate vaccination and healthcare accessibility issues. Compounded by disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic, the outbreak highlights the urgent need for vaccination promotion, improved healthcare access, and misinformation mitigation. This situation underscores the critical role of global collaboration and healthcare infrastructure investment to safeguard children's lives in Nepal and similar vulnerable regions.

Original language	English
Article number	10
Journal	Tropical Medicine and Health
Volume	52
Issue number	1
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1186/s41182-024-00576-6
Publication status	Published - 12-2024

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