Kabul, Nov 6 (IANS) The World Health Organisation (WHO) on Thursday warned that the risk of measles outbreak in Afghanistan is growing and urged families to vaccinate children aged below five years, local media reported.

In a statement on Thursday, the WHO urged parents to ensure that all children aged below five years are vaccinated against measles at health centres in Afghanistan.

The agency called vaccination the most effective way to stop the spread of measles, which has already caused several deaths among children in Afghanistan in recent months, Afghanistan-based Khaama Press reported.

WHO noted that malnutrition and limited access to healthcare have further deteriorated the outbreak, leaving many children vulnerable to diseases like measles.

Last week, health authorities in Nang

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