Introduction: The WHO’s measles control strategy is based on epidemiological surveillance and vaccination. Little is currently known about the performance of the surveillance system, particularly in outlying areas. It is in this context that the present study was carried out to evaluate the measles epidemiological surveillance system in the Kangaba health district. Method: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study with retrospective data collection for the period from 1 January to 31 December 2022 in the Kangaba health district with 18 epidemiological surveillance officers. Data were collected using an observation grid and documentary analysis. Results: We found a simplicity of 97%, a representativeness of 95% and a reactivity of 53%. Not all notified cases were sampled (64%). Of the 17 CSCom, 8 were positive. A total of 34 confirmed cases of measles were recorded, with one death. Conclusion: Overall, the system is functional and well-established in the health centres, but it remains important to ensure that suspected cases are investigated and that the time between sampling and the availability of laboratory results is respected.
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