The Moscow office of Rospotrebnadzor reported that an order was issued to Moscow State University named after Lomonosov. The directive calls for a set of anti-epidemic steps in response to the detection of measles among students. The information was released by TASS, the Russian news agency, and confirms rapid administrative action to curb any further spread.
Officials described that, due to confirmed measles cases within the Faculty of History at Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Rospotrebnadzor regional office in Moscow transmitted a formal instruction to the university leadership. The document outlines several targeted anti-epidemic measures designed to minimize transmission and protect the campus community while investigations proceed.
According to the department, an epidemiological inquiry has been initiated. The proactive steps include comprehensive measures aimed at stopping further transmission, such as enhanced monitoring, isolation protocols where appropriate, and clear communication with affected groups to ensure informed decisions about health and safety on campus.
Healthcare oversight for individuals who may have been exposed is being organized, and the university has taken steps to ensure that students and faculty who may be at risk are prioritized for vaccination where applicable and approved by public health guidelines. The approach emphasizes safeguarding both on-campus life and the broader educational mission by preventing a wider outbreak.
Alexander Gintsburg, who previously led Russia’s Gamaleya Epidemiology and Microbiology Research Center, commented on the situation. He emphasized the importance of vaccination campaigns in Russia as a critical tool to manage measles outbreaks and reduce the risk of a large-scale epidemic. His perspective reflects a broader consensus among public health leaders that mass vaccination, when properly implemented, can significantly dampen the spread of measles and protect vulnerable populations on university campuses and in surrounding communities.