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WHO warns of potential dengue fever upsurge in Afghanistan during rainy season

The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan has alerted to the possibility of an increase in cases of dengue fever, also known as “break-bone” fever, across the country as the rainy season approaches.

In a tweet on Sunday, WHO acknowledged that dengue cases could rise with the onset of the rainy season and stated that they are taking measures to prepare health workers in managing dengue cases.

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