Weekly Trend of Measles Cases in March 2026 Shows Decline

The Head of the Bureau of Communication and Public Information at the Ministry of Health (Kemenkes), Aji Muhawarman, stated that the weekly trend of measles cases in March 2026 experienced a decline from week 9 to week 11, or the last period as of 18 March.

“The measles cases in week 10 totalled 1,023 cases, in week 8 it dropped to 607 cases, and in week 11 to just 74 cases,” Aji said when contacted on Monday (23/2).

This decline in measles cases was also accompanied by a reduction in suspects. In week 9, there were 1,314 suspects, in week 10 there were 829 suspects, and in week 11 only 112 suspects.

Previously, the Ministry of Health also reported that up to mid-March 2026, a total of 13,046 measles suspects were recorded, with 10,301 confirmed cases and 8 deaths.

Additionally, there were 54 extraordinary events (KLB) occurring in 37 districts/cities across 13 provinces. Although the case trend began to decline at the end of February 2026, public vigilance remains crucial to prevent wider transmission. (H-3)

Measles has once again become a serious concern in Indonesia. Based on the latest data, throughout 2025, there were 11,094 confirmed cases with 69 deaths.

Measles cases in Indonesia surged at the beginning of 2026 with 572 confirmed cases. Be wary of the risks of encephalitis and pneumonia in unvaccinated children.

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The Tangerang Regency Health Office announced zero measles cases up to March 2026. Learn about prevention efforts and calls for immunisation for parents here.

The Indonesian Paediatric Society (IDAI) warns of the risk of measles outbreaks during the 2026 homecoming. Follow tips from Dr. Piprim Basarah to keep children healthy and the list of essential medicines in the first aid kit.

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