Mohammad Arif Hasanzai, head of the internal medicine ward at the hospital, stated that nationwide vaccination campaigns have had a positive impact in reducing the spread of the disease.

Speaking to TOLOnews, Hasanzai said: "Throughout the year, we had more than 20 or even 25 measles patients admitted daily to this infectious ward."

Rangina, a 9-month-old child, is currently hospitalized in the measles ward of Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital.

Noor Bibi, Rangina’s mother, said: "She has had a fever for three or four days, also had diarrhea and throat pain. I took her to the doctor; they ran tests, examined her, and said she has measles."