The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported an increase in certain diseases in Afghanistan during July of the current year compared to the previous month.

In a report, the global body announced that in July, suspected cases of measles rose by 20%, acute diarrhea cases increased by 67%, and acute respiratory diseases saw a 20% rise.

According to this report, the number of suspected measles cases in July reached 7,779, marking an over 21% increase compared to June.

The WHO report also mentioned COVID-19, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and dengue fever, noting that the number of cases for these diseases also increased during the mentioned month.

Mohib, a physician, said: "In July, we had 580 patients, and on average, 500 to 600 of our patients are hospitalized each month."