China has maintained a relatively low incidence of measles despite a recent rise in global cases, said Yu Wenzhou, chief physician at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, on Wednesday.

Yu said at a news conference that a number of countries have recently reported a resurgence of measles cases or local outbreaks.

Among the 10 countries with the highest number of measles cases last year, six share borders with China, posing a significant risk of imported infections.

Yu said the coverage rate of the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine among eligible children has remained at a high level, and the overall prevalence of the disease is low.

However, some regions in China have seen an increase in local infections or small clusters of cases.

He said health authorities have called for strengthened routine immunization efforts, with a particular focus on areas where vaccination coverage remains weak.

Yu also advised individuals planning overseas travel to closely monitor the epidemic situation in their destination countries and practice personal protection while abroad.

For those traveling to regions severely affected by measles outbreaks, he recommended verifying their vaccination history for measles-containing vaccines before departure.

If necessary, a dose of the MMR vaccine may be administered at least 21 days before travel to ensure adequate protection, he added.