Health
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EU Warns of High Maternal Mortality Rates Persisting in Afghanistan
The EU warns that Afghanistan still faces high maternal death rates and urgent need for quality healthcare services for mothers…
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Relief Institute Delivers $470,000 Worth of Medical Equipment to Herat Health Centers
Relief Institute delivered medical equipment worth 37 million Afghanis to 65 health centers in Herat to improve healthcare services and…
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Free Cataract Surgery Campaign Launched in Ghor Province
Free cataract surgeries and eye care services launched in Ghor province, including 400 surgeries and 1,000 reading glasses distribution until…
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New Health Center Opens in Konar’s Shultan District
A new health center funded by UNHCR opens in Konar's remote Shultan district, improving access to basic healthcare for local…
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WHO Issues Warning as Afghanistan Faces Heatwave Over 45°C
WHO warns Afghanistan of a severe heatwave over 45°C, urging precautions to protect health amid rising temperatures and risks of…
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10-Bed ICU Opens in Khost Provincial Hospital
A new 10-bed ICU opened in Khost Provincial Hospital, enhancing critical care with modern equipment and aiming to improve health…
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UNICEF Highlights Crucial Role of Female Health Workers in Afghanistan
UNICEF stresses the vital role of female health workers in Afghanistan amid healthcare challenges and Taliban restrictions on women's education…
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Four New Polio Cases Reported in Afghanistan Amid Ongoing Virus Circulation
WHO reports four new polio cases in Afghanistan, with a total of 11 cases in 2026 and ongoing virus circulation…
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Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health and Gavi Stress Expansion of Vaccination Programs
Taliban's Ministry of Public Health and Gavi emphasize expanding vaccination and health services amid challenges in Afghanistan's health system.
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UN Agency Warns Taliban Restrictions Are Reducing Afghan Women’s Access to Healthcare
UN agency warns Taliban restrictions and resource shortages severely limit Afghan women’s access to healthcare, risking higher maternal and newborn…