Afghanistan, Sept. 22 -- The World Health Organization reported 142 pneumonia deaths in Afghanistan in August, alongside rising malaria, measles, and diarrheal cases, warning of worsening health threats nationwide.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported alarming levels of illness and death in Afghanistan, citing pneumonia, malaria, measles, and diarrheal disease as major concerns.
In its August update released Monday, September 22, WHO said pneumonia claimed 142 lives last month, with more than 68,000 new cases recorded across the country.
The agency also noted a year-on-year increase in malaria cases, while 17 measles deaths were reported in August, though fatalities from the disease fell compared with July.
WHO expressed par...