Health
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Over 16 Million Children Vaccinated Against Measles in Afghanistan, WHO Reports
WHO reports over 16 million children vaccinated against measles in Afghanistan, improved polio stats, and progress in cancer care facilities.
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Nimroz Youth Donate 15,000 cc of Blood to Patients
Nimroz youth donate 15,000 cc of blood to the local hospital, addressing shortages and supporting patients in need through voluntary…
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Construction of 21 Health Centers Begins in Underserved Areas of Afghanistan
UN-Habitat, supported by JICA, has started building 21 public health centers in underserved Afghan areas to improve healthcare access and…
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Taliban Administration Begins Construction of Public Hospital in Shahwali Kot District, Kandahar
The Taliban has started building a public hospital in Shahwali Kot, Kandahar, to improve healthcare access within 18 months at…
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Taliban and WHO Stress Expansion of Polio Vaccination in Herat
Taliban and WHO officials in Herat emphasize expanding polio vaccination to combat the ongoing presence of polio in Afghanistan.
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Foundation Stone Laid for Shah Wali Kot Hospital in Kandahar
The Taliban Ministry of Public Health begins construction of a public hospital in Shah Wali Kot, Kandahar to improve healthcare…
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WHO Reports Over 59,000 Cases of Hepatitis B and C in Afghanistan in 2025
WHO reports over 59,000 hepatitis B and C cases in Afghanistan in 2025, highlighting the need for awareness and better…
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WHO Reports Many Hepatitis Cases Undiagnosed in Afghanistan
WHO highlights many hepatitis cases in Afghanistan remain undiagnosed, urging enhanced prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment efforts on World Hepatitis…
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Taliban Health Ministry Reports Treatment of 3,641 Hepatitis Patients in Six Months Across 19 Centers
In the first half of 2026, Taliban-run health centers treated 3,641 hepatitis B and C patients across 19 centers in…
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Afghanistan Emphasizes Polio Vaccination as Essential to Prevent Childhood Paralysis
Afghanistan stresses polio vaccination as the safest, most effective way to prevent polio amid endemic virus circulation confirmed by WHO.