Table 1 An overview of study key findings

• Ascending numbers of measles cases from 2021 to 2023 in comparison to previous years

• B3 genotype as the only genotype detected

• Most cases were detected in SouthEast (41%), Central (28%) and South(13%) regions

• Cross-border transmission possibility of measles virus in regions neighboring countries with recurrent measles outbreak

• Possible effect of COVID-19 pandemic on vaccination coverage and resulting outbreaks