Afghanistan, Nov. 18 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) reports a significant rise in suspected dengue cases in eastern Afghanistan, with over 1,000 cases recorded in November, signaling an active virus spread.

According to a recent report by the World Health Organization (WHO), suspected cases of dengue fever in Nangarhar province have significantly increased this month. In November alone, over 1,000 suspected cases were recorded, marking an approximate 8% rise compared to the previous month.

Despite the surge in cases, the WHO reports that there have been no fatalities linked to the disease so far. The organization continues to monitor the situation closely in the region.

Dengue fever is a viral disease transmitted to humans by the...