First three cases of imported measles; Ministry of Health recommends booster doses if traveling to Mexico, Canada, and the US.
The Ministry of Health confirmed the first three cases of measles in Colombia. Health authorities specified that these are imported infections in young people between 28 and 35 years old who had recently traveled abroad.
TL;DR
- Colombia has confirmed three imported cases of measles.
- The infected individuals are between 28 and 35 years old and had recent international travel history.
- Health authorities are activating epidemiological containment protocols.
- Additional measures include reinforcing vaccination campaigns and strengthening surveillance.
- These actions are in response to increasing measles cases in various American countries.
- The Ministry of Health issued Circular 004 of 2026 to bolster vaccination and surveillance efforts.
- The Americas region has seen a significant rise in measles cases, with 14,891 reported in 2025, a 32-fold increase from 2024.
- The US, Canada, and Mexico are experiencing measles outbreaks.