WHO Reports Rise in Measles Cases and Deaths in Afghanistan

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a rise in suspected measles cases and related deaths in Afghanistan, raising concerns over vaccination coverage and the country’s struggling healthcare system.

In its monthly update for February, released on Wednesday, WHO recorded 8,776 suspected measles cases and 69 related deaths—a 20% increase in cases and a 0.8% rise in deaths compared to January.