WHO Reports Sharp Rise in Malaria Cases in Afghanistan Amid Worsening Health Crisis

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN – Malaria cases in Afghanistan surged by more than 21% in August, with nearly 13,000 infections recorded nationwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest update, warning that the country’s fragile health system is struggling to cope.

The UN health agency, in its report released Monday, recorded 12,897 malaria cases in August, noting a gradual increase in infections since April. The rise comes as Afghanistan grapples with a crippled healthcare system, limited resources, an influx of refugees from neighboring countries, and recurring natural disasters.