Measles Vaccination Campaign to begin next year in Afghanistan

The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan has announced that the necessary budget for implementing the measles vaccination campaign for the next year has been secured.

On Tuesday, November 26, Noor Jalal Jalali, the acting head of the Ministry of Public Health, held an online meeting with representatives from the World Health Organization (WHO), Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI ), UNICEF, and other vaccination partners.

The Ministry emphasized that the nationwide measles vaccination campaign will begin next year across the country.

Previously, the World Health Organization expressed concern over the increase in measles cases in Afghanistan, noting that the number of cases this year has surpassed the previous year’s figures.

According to WHO statistics, at least 160 deaths related to measles have been reported in Afghanistan in 2024.

Humanitarian organizations have repeatedly expressed concern over the lack of access to healthcare services for Afghan citizens, especially in rural areas.

The WHO reported that, as of the start of 2024, a total of 36,618 measles cases have been registered in Afghanistan.

While the government’s efforts to address the measles outbreak through vaccination are promising, addressing the larger issue of healthcare access—particularly in remote areas—remains a significant challenge.

The success of the vaccination campaign will depend not only on local government efforts but also on continued international support and collaboration with organizations like WHO and UNICEF to ensure that vaccines reach every corner of Afghanistan.

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