The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that from January 1 to May 26, Afghanistan recorded 46,758 cases of cholera, marking a 54 percent increase in the monthly number of cases.
During this period, 25 people died from the disease.
The WHO report indicates a cholera incidence rate of 143 cases per 100,000 people in Afghanistan.
The report also highlights that the Eastern Mediterranean region has seen the highest number of cholera cases.
