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Event Date : 2024-07

Rising Measles Cases in Afghanistan, January 2024

Epidemic

Disaster Overview

Disaster type: Epidemic
Disaster-Affected People: 28631
Affected Countries/Regions: Afghanistan
Suggested Emergency Supplies List:

vaccines, antibiotics, rehydration solutions, personal protective equipment (PPE), first-aid kits, nutritional supplements, hygiene supplies (e.g., soap, hand sanitizer), information materials on measles prevention

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Disaster Overview : Since the beginning of 2024, Afghanistan has been facing a severe measles outbreak. The number of suspected cases has been continuously increasing, with notable spikes in May 2024. By late June, over 28,000 suspected cases and 126 associated deaths have been reported. The outbreak predominantly affects children under the age of five, with significant cases in provinces like Balkh, Khost, Samangan, and Jawzjan.

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