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This report details the epidemiological situation in Afghanistan for the second quarter of 2013, highlighting significant outbreaks of measles, cholera, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF), along with reported cases of school poisoning. Key locations affected include Kunar, Nuristan, and Balkh for measles, with notable fatalities recorded. Additionally, the report covers confirmed cholera cases in Kandahar and CCHF incidences in Herat and Baghlan. This information is crucial for understanding the public health challenges faced in Afghanistan during this period.
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Epidemiologic situation DEWS outbreak reports in second quarter 2013
Location • Measles: Kunar, Nuristan (reported 8 death), Balkh (3 outbreaks), Bamyan, Kandahar Zabul Helmand, Paktya, Paktika, and Khost • Cholera; GhazniPaktika Kandahar (2 clinically confirmed) • CCHF; Herat (2 confirmed Herat), Ghor, Baghlan • School poisoning: Kabul, Takhar (3), Bamyan Paktya