Current Affairs - International - Discussion

Nepal has achieved a landmark public health milestone by being verified for eliminating rubella, also known as German measles. This recognition by the World Health Organization highlights Nepal’s strong immunization campaigns and health system efforts. Rubella is a contagious viral disease that can lead to rashes, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, and while often mild, it poses serious risks to pregnant women, including congenital defects in newborns. The elimination was made possible largely due to the widespread use of the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine. This milestone strengthens regional progress toward ending measles and rubella by 2026.