Khaama: The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that from January to July 20 of this year, nearly 40,000 suspected cases of measles, particularly among women and children, have been recorded across Afghanistan. On Wednesday, July 24, the WHO released a report stating that among the 39,826 suspected measles cases, 170 deaths related to the disease have been registered in Afghanistan. Previously, Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) expressed concern over the rise in measles among children and infants in Afghanistan, particularly in Balkh, Herat, and Helmand provinces. The organization reported that many children in Afghanistan’s provinces are not receiving the necessary measles vaccination to prevent the disease. Click here to read more (external link).