Health
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UNDP Warns of Malaria Risk in Afghanistan’s Earthquake-Hit Eastern Provinces
UNDP warns of malaria risk in Afghanistan's quake-hit eastern provinces amid poor health infrastructure under Taliban rule.
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UNICEF Warns Over 212,000 Afghan Children at Risk of Disease in Quake-Hit Regions
UNICEF says over 212,000 children in Afghanistan's earthquake-hit east face disease risks due to tainted water and poor living conditions.
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WHO Urges Vaccination for All Children in Afghanistan Amid Polio Risks
WHO stresses the urgent need for child vaccinations in Afghanistan as polio risks grow amid Taliban-imposed restrictions on health services.
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Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Three Eastern Afghan Provinces
New polio vaccination campaign begins in Kunar, Nuristan, and Laghman as Afghanistan remains one of only two countries where the…
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WFP Distributes Nutritious Biscuits to 700,000 Afghan Schoolchildren
WFP begins distributing nutritious biscuits to 700,000 schoolchildren in Afghanistan amid rising malnutrition and health system challenges.
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Taliban Announces Opening of First DNA Testing Laboratory in Afghanistan
Taliban announces Afghanistan's first operational DNA testing lab, marking a milestone in forensic medicine amid concerns over transparency and justice.
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New Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Three Eastern Afghan Provinces
Afghanistan launches a new polio vaccination campaign in three eastern provinces to protect children amid challenges posed by Taliban restrictions.
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FAO Vaccinates Over 11 Million Livestock Across Afghanistan to Combat Disease
FAO has vaccinated over 11.8 million livestock in Afghanistan in 2024 to prevent disease spread and protect livelihoods amid ongoing…
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Uncertain Fate of Earthquake Victims in Eastern Afghanistan as Winter Approaches
Thousands affected by the eastern Afghanistan earthquake face harsh winter conditions amid funding gaps and restricted aid access under Taliban…
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UN Warns Migratory Birds Are Victims of Urban Expansion
The UN warns migratory birds face threats from urban expansion, urging measures to protect habitats, reduce pollution, and ensure biodiversity…