Afghanistan, April 28 -- UNICEF has vaccinated 2 million children in Afghanistan against measles, aiming to protect them from preventable diseases and death.

In 2024, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) announced that more than 2 million children in Afghanistan had received the measles vaccine. This initiative aims to protect children against preventable diseases, with a particular focus on measles, a disease that has been of concern in the country.

The children vaccinated were all under the age of five, ensuring that the youngest and most vulnerable population is protected. UNICEF emphasized that this vaccination drive is part of its ongoing commitment to support children across all areas of Afghanistan, especially in rural and c...