Health
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OCHA: 14.4 Million Afghans to Need Health Services by 2026
OCHA reports 14.4 million Afghans will need health services by 2026, but funding shortages threaten vital care amid ongoing humanitarian…
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Taliban Ministry of Public Health Opens Cancer Treatment Center in Kabul
Taliban's Ministry of Public Health opens a cancer treatment center in Kabul to improve specialized health services and reduce patients…
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Afghanistan Launches First Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign of 2026
Afghanistan launches its first nationwide polio vaccination campaign of 2026 targeting eligible children across multiple regions to combat paralysis.
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Herat Health Officials Report 70% Reduction in Patient Referrals Abroad
Herat health officials say specialized treatments have cut patient referrals abroad by 70%, easing costs and hardships for families.
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Cold Weather Poses Severe Risk to Earthquake-Affected Children in Eastern Afghanistan
Save the Children warns earthquake-affected children in eastern Afghanistan face life-threatening cold and disease risks amid inadequate shelter and aid…
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WFP: Prolonged Wars in Afghanistan Increase Disability and Hunger Risks
WFP warns that prolonged wars in Afghanistan have increased disability rates and hunger risks, urging inclusive food aid for those…
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WHO Expresses Regret Over US Withdrawal, Warns of Global Health Risks
WHO regrets the US withdrawal, warning it may harm global health. The US plans direct cooperation on disease surveillance, bypassing…
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UK Provides £8 Million to Combat Child Malnutrition in Afghanistan
The UK pledges £8 million to UNICEF-led efforts to tackle child malnutrition in Afghanistan, benefiting over 150,000 children directly.
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Afghan Health Minister Stresses Domestic Medicine Production as Key to Solving Pharma Challenges
Afghan Health Minister highlights the need for domestic medicine production to reduce import dependence and improve sustainable access to medicines.
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Shortage of Health Facilities in Helmand: 70% of Centers Operate Without Proper Buildings
70% of Helmand's health centers operate without proper buildings, limiting access to quality care, especially in remote districts, under the…