Kosovo: 2026 Measles

Shiloh · May 12, 2026

Source: https://www.koha.net/en/arberi/per-...fruth-ne-kosove-ikshpk-ja-apelon-per-vaksinim

14 measles cases in Kosovo in nearly a month, NIPHK appeals for vaccination
12 May 2026 15:3

The National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo has announced that during the period from April 16 to On May 12, 14 cases of measles were confirmed in Kosovo.

In one In a Facebook post, the institute announced that all confirmed cases were unvaccinated with the MMR vaccine (against measles, mumps and rubella) and received hospital treatment, which is said to indicate the serious potential for complications that measles can cause.

According to NIPHK data, the highest number of cases was registered in Ferizaj with five cases, followed by Pristina and Kaçanik with three cases each. Meanwhile, one case was reported in Lipjan, Fushë Kosovë and Gjilan.

The institute has called on parents to check whether their children have been vaccinated...

Pathfinder · Jun 2, 2026

Translation Google

Five new measles cases in the last week in Kosovo

Mediana Halili
01.6.2026 - 16:22

Five new cases of measles have been confirmed in Kosovo in the last week alone, while from 16.04.2026 to 01.06.2026, a total of 25 cases have been registered.

"From the total number of cases by municipality, the following have been reported: Ferizaj (6), Pristina (6), Kaçanik (5) and one case each in Deçan, Fushë Kosovë, Gjilan, Lipjan, Obiliq and Shtime" - the National Institute of Public Health has announced.

This institution has recommended that any person with suspected measles symptoms, such as high fever, rash or skin changes, cough, and shortness of breath, should immediately report to the nearest health institution.

The National Institute of Public Health (NIPHK) called on parents and guardians to verify the vaccination status of their children and ensure vaccination according to the regular immunization schedule at family medicine centers.

"Vaccination remains the most effective and safest measure for preventing measles and protecting unvaccinated individuals and preserving public health," the National Institute of Public Health emphasizes.

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Pathfinder · Jun 15, 2026

Translation Google

Update on the epidemiological situation with measles

Date: 15.06.2026

The National Institute of Public Health of Kosovo (NIPHK) announces that during the period from April 16 to June 15, 2026, a total of 36 confirmed cases of measles were reported in Kosovo.

Of the total number of cases by municipality, the following have been reported: Ferizaj (10), Pristina (8), Kaçanik (6), Fushë Kosovë/Kosovo Polje (3), Lipjan (2), Obiliq (2), Vushtrri (2) as well as one case each in Gjilan, Shtime and Deçan.

The National Institute of Public Health recommends that any person with suspected measles symptoms, such as high fever, rash or skin changes, cough, runny nose or conjunctivitis, immediately report to the nearest health institution.

Given the high contagiousness of measles and the risk of its spread in the community, IKSHPF calls on parents and guardians to verify the vaccination status of their children and ensure vaccination according to the regular immunization schedule at family medicine centers.

Vaccination remains the most effective and safest measure for preventing measles, protecting unvaccinated individuals, and preserving public health.