As of 8 January 2026, 18 villages in Pamekasan Regency, located on theMadura Island, East Java, Indonesia, were declared experiencing "Extraordinary Events" (KLB), with the highest suspected case counts in Proppo (193), Pamekasan (167), and Padmawaru (131).
In 2025, the regency reported 1’248 measles cases and 12 deaths, predominantly among children under five. Of 209 laboratory-confirmed cases, 78% were unvaccinated, while 22% had received only one dose. Also other regions in East Java reported outbreaks in 2025.
Measles spread quickly and can be dangerous - protection is simple: get vaccinated!
Swiss recommendations: All persons born after 1963 who have no documented protection against the infection (antibodies or 2 documented vaccinations) should be vaccinated twice with MMR vaccine at one month interval. In the event of an epidemic in the region or contact with a measles case, vaccination is recommended from the age of 6 months.