February 2022: Measles cases rising sharply in Afghanistan

Afghanistan reported a sharp rise in measles cases last month, with cases increasing 40% in the last week of January. More than 35,300 suspected cases and 156 deaths have been reported in the country from January 2021-January 2022. WHO is planning a large outbreak response campaign—“which will start in May, or earlier if possible”—to reach more than 3 million children nationwide. VOA