Health
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Pregnant Women in Remote Afghan Villages Face Limited Access to Healthcare Services
UNFPA reports that pregnant women in remote Afghan villages face severe healthcare shortages, prompting mobile teams to provide essential maternal…
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Obesity Rates to Affect Nearly Half of Global Population by 2035, New Reports Warn
By 2035, nearly half the global population may be overweight or obese, raising health concerns and pressure on healthcare systems…
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First UNICEF Humanitarian Flight Delivering Food Aid Arrives in Afghanistan
UNICEF's first humanitarian flight with food aid, supported by the EU, arrives in Afghanistan to treat children with severe malnutrition.
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Afghan Taliban Signs $7.7 Million Health Services Contract to Improve Care in 19 Provinces
The Taliban’s health ministry signs a $7.7M deal with an international NGO to improve health services for 600,000 people in…
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UNICEF Reports Over 20 Million People Received Health Services in Afghanistan in 2025
In 2025, over 20.8 million people in Afghanistan received health services with UNICEF's support, including maternal care and COVID-19 vaccinations.
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Taliban Ministry Presents Draft National Public Health Strategy
Taliban's Ministry of Public Health unveils draft National Public Health Strategy to guide Afghanistan's health sector over the next five…
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Over 11,000 Addicts Treated at Kandahar’s Argistan 4000-Bed Rehabilitation Center
Over 11,000 addicts treated and recovered at Kandahar’s Argistan 4000-bed center; officials claim zero poppy cultivation in southern provinces.
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Taliban Administration Certifies 500 Male Specialist Doctors, No Female Graduates for Fourth Year
Taliban's health ministry certifies 500 male specialist doctors; no female graduates for the fourth year due to educational restrictions on…
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Digital App Significantly Reduces Maternal Mortality in Remote Areas of Afghanistan
UNFPA reports that the Safe Delivery App helps midwives in Afghanistan’s remote areas save mothers and newborns by providing urgent…
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WHO Completes Review of Malaria Program in Afghanistan
WHO completes review of Afghanistan's malaria program, urging better coordination and access to healthcare amid rising cases and ongoing challenges.