Indonesia Struggles with Measles Outbreak: 20 Children Dead, Over 2,600 Infected in 2025

Indonesia has faced recurrent outbreaks of measles, often due to shortcomings in vaccination coverage. In a recent campaign in the city of Sumenep, health-care workers rode motorbikes to deliver measles vaccines to children in need. Statistics indicate that over 2,600 children have been infected with measles this year alone, with a devastating toll of 20 fatalities. The situation reflects the urgent need for improved vaccination efforts to contain the spread of this highly contagious disease.