UKHSA statistics as of 2 April, reveal 95 cases in Enfield, 20 in Haringey and a further 17 in Islington.

Dr Tania Misra, consultant in health protection, from the UKHSA, said: ‘While there are early signs of stabilisation in Enfield, measles remains in circulation across north London. We continue to monitor the situation closely and work with local NHS and council partners as patterns change.'

An Islington Council spokesperson said: ‘Islington is seeing an increase in measles cases, with 17 confirmed cases reported since the start of the year up to and including 23 March, based on the latest published data. We are working closely with colleagues at UKHSA and the NHS to respond to the rise in cases and to monitor trends.

‘We have a comprehensive programme of action in place to support MMR vaccination, delivered through close partnership with the NHS and the voluntary and community sector. This work focuses on promoting vaccination across the borough, with targeted engagement in communities and areas where vaccination uptake is lower, to help reduce the risk of further spread.'

Health leaders said stabilisation in Enfield was being supported by strong local action, including a major vaccination promotion, with positive engagement from local communities and families.

Earlier this week, over 100,000 households in the most impacted areas across Enfield and Haringey received leaflets from the NHS reminding people of the signs of measles and how to get protected through immunisation.

Dr Jo Sauvage, chief medical officer of West and North London ICB, said there had been a ‘sizable increase' in monthly MMR vaccinations from 2,000 last year to 3,600 in February 2026.

Dr Sauvage added: ‘GPs and primary care teams across north London have responded incredibly positively. GP practices have created over 800 extra vaccination appointments locally and are actively calling families and standing up additional clinics to make it as easy as possible for people to get protected.'

In addition, over 180 appointments have been made in Enfield and Haringey since January through Vaccination UK catch up clinics for school aged children.

Enfield's director of public health, Dudu Sher-Arami, said: ‘We have seen strong support from Enfield residents, community organisations and schools, with many families coming forward to check their vaccination status and take up the offer of the MMR vaccine. 

‘That response from the community has been really encouraging. However, measles cases remain higher than usual and we encourage everyone who has not taken action to check your families vaccination record.'