PIP: This article reports that the measles epidemic continues to spread in at least 7 of the war-ravaged Afghanistan's 30 provinces. The WHO estimated that the case-fatality rate has reached 8-13%. This was further exacerbated by a lack of the most basic health service, which led to thousands of children malnourished and nonimmunized. In Badakhshan province, the districts of Darwaz, Shegnan, Kishem, Khawhan, Kalafgan, Chal and Ishkamish were areas affected by the epidemic. On the other hand, in Samangan province the scene was worst in the district of Darra Souf. Likewise, in the western province of Afghanistan districts of Tolak and Kush Rabat Sango, child death due to measles were also reported. In response, the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization announced that 25 million children would benefit from a donation of US$350 million annually.