IK KPS: In a month, 14 fruit cases have been confirmed, vaccinate children with the risk of complications is serious.

In addition, it adds that the confirmed cases are unexplored with a vaccine against measles, spasms, and rubles, and have received hospital treatment that testifies to the serious potential of possible complications that can cause measles.

Taking into account the highly contagious nature of measles and the risk of further expansion, I The KSHPK urgently calls on parents to check their children's vaccination card and vaccinate children at the nearest family medicine centre in the respective municipality, said in response.

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Measuring epidemiological Situation

Kosovo's National Institute of Public Health reports that in April 16th, May 12th, 2026, cases of measles have been confirmed in Kosovo.

According to municipalities: The highest number of cases are reported by the Ferizaj municipality five (5) cases, Pristina three (3) cases, Kacanik three (3) cases, and with a (1) case of municipalities: Lipjan, Fushe Kosovo and Gjilan.

All confirmed cases are uncontaminated with the MMR vaccine (against measles, scythes, and rubella) and have received hospital treatment, proving the serious potential of possible complications that can cause measles.

Considering the highly contagious nature of measles and the risk of further expansion, I The KSHPK urgently calls on parents to check their children's vaccination card and vaccinate children at the nearest family medicine centre in the respective municipality.

It is also recommended that needless contact be avoided by questionable measles showing symptoms, such as high fever, frying, change in skin, cough, or shaving. Any person with suspicious marks on measles should appear immediately in health institutions.

IK The KPS and health institutions are making active monitoring of the epidemiological situation and in full readiness to manage the situation through the delivery of services needed for citizens. In parallel, concrete measures are being implemented on the ground, including identifying unexploited children, active contact with parents to bring children to vaccinate, as well as the engagement of mobile teams for community-based vaccination (door-to-door), in less-inocation areas.

IK The KPS recalls that the vaccine remains the most effective and safer way of preventing measles and protecting public health. Any delay in the vaccine increases the risk of further spreading and serious complications, especially on children and people with weakened immunity.

Protecting public health is a shared responsibility, so I The KSHPK calls for civic co-operation and responsibility aimed at protecting children's health.