Amu: A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 21 individuals, including 19 children under the age of five, have died from measles in a single week (May 11-17, 2025). This alarming statistic comes as the nation continues to battle multiple infectious disease outbreaks, according to the WHO’s latest situation report for Epidemiological Week 20. The WHO’s findings underscore a persistent and escalating health crisis. Since the beginning of 2025 (December 29, 2024, to May 17, 2025), a total of 55,678 suspected measles cases have been recorded, leading to 357 associated deaths. Click here to read more (external link).
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