Measles Outbreak (01 Jan-04 May 2024)

•The epidemiological curve of suspected measles cases has shown an increase for the last two weeks, reversing the modest downward trend observed over the previous four weeks, which needs close monitoring (Figures 1 ). The trend in 2024 is higher than that reported in 2023 (Figure 2).

•During week 18-2024, a total of 1,530 suspected cases and 2 associated deaths were reported. This represents a stabilization in the number of suspected measles cases compared to the preceding week.

•The 2 deaths were reported from 2 provinces: Kabul (1) and Kandahar (1); both deaths were among under-five children, while one of them was female.