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  • Title: South-East Asia Regional update on measles mortality reduction and elimination, 2003-2008.
    Author: O'Connor PM, Liyanage JB, Mach O, Anand A, Ramamurty N, Balakrishnan MR, Singh S.
    Journal: J Infect Dis; 2011 Jul; 204 Suppl 1():S396-402. PubMed ID: 21666190.
    Abstract:
    In 2005, the World Health Assembly endorsed a global goal of 90% reduction in measles mortality from 2000 to 2010. Substantial progress has been made toward achieving this goal in countries of the South-East Asia Region (SEAR). More than 120 million children received a second dose of measles-containing vaccine during supplemental immunization activities conducted from 2000 to 2008; routine first-dose measles-containing vaccine coverage increased from 63% in 2000 to 75% by 2008; and measles surveillance is supported in all countries by the Measles-Rubella Laboratory Network. Overall, the estimated number of measles deaths decreased by 46% from 2000 to 2008, and all countries with the exception of India have already achieved the 90% mortality reduction target. Sustained political and financial commitment from SEAR countries is needed to achieve regional measles mortality reduction and elimination.
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