Afghanistan: 2025 Measles

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WHO reports surge in measles cases in Afghanistan
by Habib Mohammadi
7 mins ago

KABUL — More than 7,300 cases of measles were recorded across 20 provinces in Afghanistan in February, the World Health Organization (WHO) said in its latest report, highlighting the worsening health crisis in the country.

The report also documented 230 confirmed cases of COVID-19, 6,518 cases of acute diarrhea, 26 cases of dengue fever, 716 malaria infections, and 673 cases of other illnesses, as Afghanistan’s healthcare system struggles to meet growing needs.

The WHO said it provided medical care to nearly 10,000 people last month through seven partner organizations, while 123 WHO-supported health centers delivered essential services to more than 171,000 people, including vulnerable communities.​..
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WHO: Measles claims 21 lives in Afghanistan in one week
by Siyar Sirat
15 mins ago

Kabul – A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 21 individuals, including 19 children under the age of five, have died from measles in a single week (May 11-17, 2025). This alarming statistic comes as the nation continues to battle multiple infectious disease outbreaks, according to the WHO’s latest situation report for Epidemiological Week 20.

The WHO’s findings underscore a persistent and escalating health crisis. Since the beginning of 2025 (December 29, 2024, to May 17, 2025), a total of 55,678 suspected measles cases have been recorded, leading to 357 associated deaths.

The weekly number of suspected cases surged by 6.2 percent, reaching 4,043, the report says. Children under five remain disproportionately affected, representing 73 percent of weekly cases and 78.7 percent of cumulative cases. Provinces with the highest incidence of suspected measles include Helmand, Nuristan, Badakhshan, Jawzjan, and Uruzgan.

Beyond measles, the WHO report highlights other significant health challenges.

The report shows that cases of acute watery diarrhea with dehydration are also increasing, with 3,853 new cases reported in Week 20. This marks a 10.8 percent increase from the previous week, though no deaths were reported during this specific period.​..
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Source: https://tolonews.com/afghanistan/provincial-195200


By Sadaqat Ghorzang,
TODAY - 7:52 PM
Measles Claims Lives of 18 Children in Nangarhar Over Six Months

​In the past six months, 18 children have died from measles in Afghanistan’s eastern Nangarhar province, health officials say.

One of the affected mothers, 40-year-old Tsanga from Lalpura district, brought her young daughter, who had contracted measles, to the Nangarhar Infectious Diseases Hospital for treatment. She said her daughter had been in severe pain initially, but her condition improved after receiving medical care at the hospital.​..

 

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UNICEF: 357 children dead from measles as 12 million in Afghanistan need aid
by Siyar Sirat
4 mins ago

​At least 357 children in Afghanistan died from measles in the first half of 2025, part of a wider health and humanitarian crisis that has left 12 million children in need of assistance, UNICEF said in a new report.

The UN children’s agency documented more than 74,800 suspected measles cases between January and June, nearly 80% of them among children under 5. Other preventable illnesses also remain widespread, with 73,570 cases of acute watery diarrhea, 12 associated deaths and more than 824,000 cases of respiratory infections and pneumonia recorded in the same period.

UNICEF said Afghanistan is grappling with one of the most urgent but under-addressed child nutrition crises in the world. More than 3.5 million children suffer from wasting, the most dangerous form of malnutrition, including 1.4 million at heightened risk of death. Over 85% of those are younger than 2.

From January to June, more than 9.5 million children were screened for wasting, with nearly 275,000 admitted for outpatient care and more than 23,000 for inpatient treatment.​..

 

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Source: https://kabulnow.com/2025/11/who-warns-of-rising-measles-cases-in-afghanistan/

Nazanin Mohseni3 hours ago
WHO Warns of Rising Measles Cases in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant increase in measles cases across Afghanistan, resulting to urge families to ensure their children are fully vaccinated. In a statement published on X on Sunday, November 9, WHO emphasized the importance of administering at least two doses of the measles vaccine to children, underscore that timely vaccination is crucial in preventing outbreaks.​...