The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reports that 29 people have died from measles in Afghanistan in the past three months.

The report states that during this period, over seven thousand suspected measles cases were registered across Afghanistan.

"Between the 18th to the 24th of February 2024, a total of 1,190 suspected cases and five deaths from measles were reported in Afghanistan. Since the beginning of 2024, a total of 7,179 suspected measles cases and 29 deaths resulting from this disease have been reported. Among the suspected measles cases, 5, 782 were children under the age of five, and 3, 301 were women." Reads the report.

Previously, the Ministry of Public Health had stated that the measles cases had decreased by 45% last year.

However, in Kabul's hospitals, there are patients who have come from the provinces for measles treatment.

"My child has been suffering from measles for two days and is very restless; two days ago, he only had a fever." Said Ruqia, mother of a measles patient.

According to doctors at the Indira Gandhi Child Health Hospital in Kabul, the number of patients seeking treatment for measles has increased.

"Three days ago, we had 24 patients in the contagious diseases ward, where measles patients are also hospitalized. Fortunately, some of them have recovered and were discharged in these three days." Said Muhammad Arif Hassanzai.

"Measles has a vaccine; we can vaccinate our children with it. This vaccine can permanently prevent measles." Said Rafiqullah, a doctor.

Another part of this report mentions the provision of health services to patients with malnutrition, acute respiratory diseases, natural disasters, and drought, stating that in 2024, 23.7 million people in Afghanistan, including 12.4 million children, need humanitarian aid.