KABUL: The World Health Organization has warned that residents of eastern and southeastern Afghanistan face an increased risk of malaria during the warmer months of the year, particularly from June to November. The agency said higher temperatures combined with heavy rainfall create favorable conditions for mosquito breeding, increasing the spread of the disease. According to a recent report, malaria cases declined in previous years but have been rising again since 2022, with the upward trend continuing through 2024 and 2025. In response, Afghanistan’s national malaria control programme has been revised to strengthen efforts to contain the disease. The eastern provinces of Nangarhar, Laghman, Kunar, and Nuristan were identified as particularly vulnerable, with many families facing heightened malaria risks during the summer months. The WHO representative in Afghanistan said malaria continues to place heavy pressure on vulnerable communities, especially women and children, and stressed that public awareness, timely visits to health centres, and sustained cooperation are critical to preventing further spread of the disease.
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