Afghanistan, March 7 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an increase in respiratory-related deaths in Afghanistan, stating that 506 people died from respiratory diseases in January 2025.
On Tuesday, March 4th, the WHO released a report revealing that the number of respiratory disease cases in Afghanistan in January 2025 increased by 54% compared to December 2024.
According to WHO data, over 206,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by respiratory diseases, especially pneumonia, in January, with 506 of them passing away.
The WHO also noted a 71.4% increase in measles-related deaths compared to December, with 42 deaths out of 7,307 suspected cases of measles.
The organization has emphasized the need to increase healthcar...