Health
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Taliban Halts Corneal Transplant Surgeries in Afghanistan, Disrupting Free Treatment Program
The Taliban has halted corneal transplant surgeries in Afghanistan, disrupting free treatment programs and leaving patients with severe eye injuries…
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Afghanistan, Turkish education group discuss expanding health cooperation
Afghanistan and a Turkish education group discuss expanding health cooperation, including a specialist hospital, ambulance services and training.
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Afghanistan Polio-Free Initiative Urges Expanded Child Vaccination
Afghanistan’s Polio-Free Initiative calls for expanded vaccination to reach all children and prevent the spread of polio.
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Only 400 Types of Medicines in Afghanistan Meet International Standards
Only 400 types of medicine in Afghanistan meet international standards, officials say, amid a wider health crisis and poor hospital…
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Health Ministry Stresses Better Care Quality and Attracting Foreign Patients
Afghanistan's health ministry says it is focusing on better care quality and attracting foreign patients at a major health exhibition…
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Afghanistan polio body urges continued child vaccination campaign
Afghanistan’s polio body urges families to vaccinate children as the country reports 42 cases this year, according to WHO.
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WHO Reports Six Possible Polio Cases in Afghanistan as Health Ministry Casts Doubt on Figures
WHO reports six possible polio cases in Afghanistan, but the health ministry says the cases are suspicious and under review.
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Polio Eradication Group Urges Continued Efforts to Eliminate Polio in Afghanistan
Afghanistan's polio eradication group calls for continued efforts to fight the virus as World Polio Day approaches.
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International Aid Cuts and Restrictions on Women Deepen Afghanistan’s Health Crisis
WHO warns Afghanistan's health crisis is worsening as aid cuts, clinic closures and restrictions on women hit services.
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Three Tonnes of Smuggled Pakistani Medicines Seized in Herat
Herat health officials say 3.2 tonnes of smuggled Pakistani medicines were seized after inspections of 64 pharmacies and importers.