RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Australian health authorities have formally informed the Indonesian Ministry of Health of a measles case with a travel history from Indonesia. To guarantee that the response complies with international norms, the Ministry of Health is working with Australia and the WHO Indonesia.

According to Aji Muhawarman, Head of the Ministry of Health's Communication and Public Information Bureau, the notification was sent via the International Health Regulations (IHR) mechanism. The information was conveyed through the Australia IHR National Focal Point and has been verified and followed up by the Ministry of Health's Public Health Emergency Operation Center (PHEOC).

"Based on the information received, the case involves an 18-year-old female who had full MMR vaccinations in 2009 and 2012. The person took the Jakarta-Perth route on Batik Air on February 7-8, 2026," said Muhawarman in Jakarta on Sunday, February 22, 2026.

The rash appeared on February 8 in Perth, and the PCR test came back positive. There is only one documented case right now, and no fatalities have been recorded.

He said that the individual in question is an Australian citizen who traveled to Bandung. The Australian authorities are still looking into the matter and have not yet released more information.

In accordance with national measles management protocols, the Ministry of Health and the West Java Provincial Health Agency are carrying out an epidemiological investigation and improving surveillance. Up to now, no further related cases have been documented. In order to identify any more suspected cases, surveillance is still stringent.

"It should be noted that measles continues to be prevalent and extremely infectious in several nations. In 2025, there were 9,760 confirmed cases across the country, and as of February 2026, there were 269 reported cases," he said.

No national measles epidemic has been declared as of yet. Ongoing monitoring is done via an active surveillance system. He advised the public, particularly those traveling abroad, to make sure their measles immunizations are complete and up-to-date.

"People experiencing symptoms of fever and rash are advised to immediately seek medical attention at the nearest health facility, and those infected with measles are advised to limit contact with others to prevent transmission," he reminded. ***