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Afghanistan is facing a sharp increase in measles and other diseases, with over 12,500 new measles cases reported in March alone, as its strained health system struggles to respond amid declining international aid.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a sharp rise in measles cases in Afghanistan, with a 42% increase recorded in March compared to the previous month. According to the latest data, more than 12,500 new measles cases were documented, highlighting a growing public health concern. Alongside measles, other diseases such as acute diarrhea, malaria, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever have also seen significant increases, with acute diarrhea cases rising by 9.4%, malaria by nearly 11%, and Crimean-Congo fever by a staggering 81%.
While these diseases are spreading at an alarming rate, there has been some relief in other areas. Respiratory illnesses, which had been a major burden, decreased by almost 19%, with fewer cases of COVID-19 and dengue fever also reported. COVID-19 infections dropped by 42%, and dengue fever cases declined by nearly 31%, suggesting some positive trends amid the broader health challenges.
Despite these fluctuations, Afghanistan’s healthcare system remains under immense strain. The WHO has stepped in to support 123 health centers across 20 provinces, as well as three major hospitals, in an effort to stabilize the situation. However, the organization has previously warned that without sufficient funding, up to 80% of its supported health facilities could close by June, leaving millions without critical medical care.
Afghan health officials have yet to respond to the latest measles surge, but concerns over the disease have been growing for months. Late last year, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, acknowledged a worrying increase in measles cases, confirming nearly 6,000 positive cases out of 10,000 suspected infections. He emphasized plans for a nationwide vaccination campaign to curb the spread, though it remains unclear whether these efforts have been fully implemented.
The rising cases of preventable diseases like measles underscore the fragility of Afghanistan’s healthcare infrastructure, particularly amid economic instability and reduced international aid. Without sustained support, the country risks further outbreaks, leaving vulnerable populations, especially children, at greater risk of illness and death. The coming months will be critical in determining whether health authorities and international partners can reverse these troubling trends.
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