Sri Lanka, April 23 -- Health authorities have warned that measles, a disease previously eliminated in Sri Lanka, has re-emerged in the country.

According to the Health Ministry, two cases involving children have been identified in the Colombo District, raising concerns about a possible resurgence.

Officials are urging parents to ensure that children who have not received the measles vaccine, or have received only a single dose, complete the full vaccination schedule without delay.

Sri Lanka was declared measles-free by the World Health Organization in 2019. However, health officials note that sporadic outbreaks have been reported in certain areas since 2023.

A senior official from the Ministry of Health's Epidemiology Unit, Dr. Athul...