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Measles - ER Boost Hospital | Samira Story

Samira, pictured in Boost hospital’s emergency room, has been unwell since catching measles two months ago. Measles weakens children’s immune systems which can lead to other health problems even after the measles goes away.

MSB119955

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High Numbers of Measles Cases Amidst Dire Nutritional Situation

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Unique Identifier Code / URN MSB119955

Date taken / Date Recorded 23/02/2022 12:00 AM

Country Afghanistan

Detailed location Helmand and Herat

Commissioning section MSF-NETHERLANDS

Photographer / videographer / producer Tom Casey

Usage Rights (MSF) External Media, MSF Fundraising, MSF Publications, Social Media

Formal Consent Copy available yes

Project section Lash Ka Ghar

Editor's rating ★★★ (F)

Maximum Size 6240px × 4160px 11.46 MB

Additional Information / Shotlist In Afghanistan, MSF has seen high numbers of measles patients in its projects in Helmand and Herat since the start of the year. Across both projects in February there were 1,400 measles cases, half developed a complication that required admission to hospital. These complications can be life threatening, especially for children. Measles and malnutrition are a lethal combination. Measles can lead to malnutrition, and children with malnutrition can easily contract measles. The high numbers of measles cases, low vaccination coverage and the dire nutritional situation in Afghanistan is alarming. In February, MSF saw 645 measles patients in Boost hospital, with 218 admitted to hospital with complications. In the same month in Herat, MSF saw 793 measles cases in its project, 458 of whom had complications requiring admission to hospital.