India, April 26 -- Union health minister JP Nadda on Thursday launched zero measles-rubella (MR) cases campaign, and set the target to eliminate the viral diseases from the country in next one year.

"Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Jagat Prakash Nadda today virtually launched the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination campaign 2025-26 on the first day of the World Immunization Week (24-30 April), marking a significant step towards India's goal of eliminating Measles and Rubella by 2026," read the health ministry statement.

Measles is a highly contagious viral disease that causes high fever, rash, cough and red eyes. It can lead to life-threatening complications, like brain inflammation and pneumonia. Rubella, also known ...