WHO Reports Rise in Disease Cases Across Afghanistan in July

Tolo News
Aug 28, 2024

WHO Reports Rise in Disease Cases Across Afghanistan in July


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."