A new treatment method against severe complications of measles has been introduced in Uzbekistan
A new treatment method for severe complications of measles has been launched in Uzbekistan
In Uzbekistan, work is being carried out on the early detection of subacute sclerosing panencephalitis (SSPE), which is one of the severe complications of measles, and on providing specialized medical assistance to patients.
According to the World Health Organization, 4 to 11 out of every 100,000 children infected with measles may subsequently develop subacute sclerosing panencephalitis.
According to a video report by the Ministry of Health, in accordance with the presidential decree of November 3, 2025, the necessary funds are being allocated to provide children with special medicines and food products free of charge. In medical institutions, the possibilities for diagnosing and treating the disease have been expanded, and the necessary conditions have been created for this.
According to experts, measures for the treatment and rehabilitation of patients have been developed with the participation of neurologists, virologists, and immunologists. They are being applied in 13 regions in addition to the National Children's Medical Center.
Also, at the National Children's Medical Center, a treatment method using the Ommaya reservoir was introduced at the beginning of 2026.
"Since the beginning of the year, we have introduced one of the globally recognized modern treatment methods at our center — the Ommaya reservoir, which is a method of administering medication through the brain," said a specialist at the center.
Currently, inpatient beds have been established for sick children at the National Children's Medical Center and regional multidisciplinary children's medical centers, and medical assistance is being provided to them.
According to the Ministry of Health, scientific research on the rapid and accurate diagnosis of the virus that causes the disease is also continuing. Along with the city of Tashkent, conditions for diagnosing the disease have been created in the regions, and specialists are being trained.
Over the past year, training sessions have been organized for doctors working in primary healthcare and hospitals in the regions. Additionally, specialists from the National Children's Medical Center are consulting patients via telemedicine.
Experts emphasized that the disease is difficult to treat and noted the importance of timely vaccination against measles in preventing it.
"This disease is extremely difficult to treat, but it is very easy to prevent. Therefore, we call on our parents to be careful and vigilant, and to have their children vaccinated against measles on time," the specialist said.