Measles: Incidence on the decline in Karnataka, but pockets in BBMP and Ballari record higher number of cases
The Hindu
Measles cases declining in Karnataka, but pockets in Ballari and BBMP still report high numbers since 2024.
Although the incidence of measles, a highly contagious viral infection, is on a decline in Karnataka, several pockets in Ballari and BBMP have been consistently reporting higher number of cases since 2024.
According to data from the State Health Department, the number of laboratory confirmed, clinically compatible and epi-linked measles cases reduced from 4,001 in 2023 to 1,115 in 2024. This year as of April 22, the State recorded 292 cases. Likewise, the number of rubella cases have also reduced from 237 in 2023 to 166 in 2024. This year (till April 22), the State has recorded 92 rubella cases.
In 2024, Ballari and BBMP recorded 243 and 103 measles cases respectively, the highest in the State. This year till April 22, these two districts recorded 91 and 25 cases respectively. While the highest number of rubella cases in 2024 have been reported in BBMP areas at 23, this year (till April 22) Yadgir has seen the highest at 15.
The number of laboratory confirmed measles outbreaks decreased from 30 in 2023 to six in 2024 and three this year so far. An outbreak is defined as five or more cases, or any death, confirmed from a small geographical area over four weeks. The State has not seen any rubella outbreak since 2023, said Ansar Ahmed, State Project Director, Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP).
Measles and Rubella are highly infectious viral diseases that can lead to serious illnesses, lifelong complications, and even death. Due to their high infection rate, India has set a goal to eliminate these diseases by 2026.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda on Thursday (April24, 2025) launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination campaign 2025-26, marking a significant step towards India’s goal of eliminating measles and rubella by 2026.
In Karnataka, this year (January to April 22), three districts - Dakshina Kannada, Davangere and Kodagu - have reported zero measles cases and eight districts including Bagalkot, Belagavi, Bengaluru Urban, Kodagu and Koppal have recorded zero rubella cases, according to data.
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