Afghanistan, May 25 -- 357 people have died from measles in Afghanistan in 2025, with over 55,000 suspected cases reported, mostly among children.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that 357 people have died of measles in Afghanistan since the beginning of 2025. In its weekly epidemiological update released on Sunday, May 25, the WHO stated that over 55,000 suspected cases of measles have been recorded across the country.
According to the report, the highest incidence rates have been documented in the provinces of Helmand, Nuristan, and Badakhshan. The organization noted that during the 20th week of 2025 alone, more than 4,000 suspected measles cases were registered nationwide.
The weekly statistics further revealed that in...