Health
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Severe Drinking Water Shortage Grips Shindand District in Herat
A worsening water crisis in Herat's Shindand district affects over a million people as droughts and falling groundwater levels leave…
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Doctors Without Borders Warns of Dire Conditions for Kunar Earthquake Survivors
Doctors Without Borders warns of dire conditions for Kunar earthquake survivors amid winter and lack of aid from Taliban authorities.
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UNICEF: 80% of Afghans Forced to Drink Contaminated Water
UNICEF warns 80% of Afghans drink contaminated water amid health system collapse and climate crisis, severely impacting children's wellbeing.
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UN Warns Livestock Plague Threatens Millions of Animals in Afghanistan Amid Taliban Inaction
FAO warns a deadly livestock disease threatens over 21 million animals in Afghanistan amid Taliban inaction, risking rural livelihoods.
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UN Begins Rebuilding Sanitation Facilities at Kabul Health Center with Japan’s Aid
The UN and Japan's JICA begin rebuilding toilets at a key Kabul clinic to improve health and sanitation amid Taliban-linked…
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UNFPA Donates Ambulances to Remote Health Centers in Jawzjan and Sar-e Pol
UNFPA donates ambulances to health centers in remote Afghan provinces, aiming to reduce maternal risks and improve emergency care access.
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WHO Warns of Rising Measles Cases in Afghanistan
The WHO has warned about increasing measles cases in Afghanistan, urging for urgent vaccinations to prevent outbreaks amid a healthcare…
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Over 1,000 Children Vaccinated Against Measles in Kabul Returnee Camp
Over 1,000 children vaccinated against measles at a Kabul returnee camp amid concerns over Afghan healthcare access and preventable diseases.
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Taliban Launches Measles Vaccination Campaign in Nangarhar
Taliban launches a 10-day measles vaccination campaign in Nangarhar to immunize over 1.35 million children amid concerns about healthcare effectiveness.
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UNICEF Treats Over 480,000 Malnourished Children in Afghanistan Amid Ongoing Humanitarian Crisis
UNICEF has treated over 480,000 Afghan children for severe malnutrition in 2024, as aid access remains limited under Taliban rule.