Health
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55 Private Hospitals in Kabul Receive Accreditation
Afghanistan's health ministry says only 55 of 115 private hospitals in Kabul received accreditation ratings.
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Shortage of male and female specialists deepens health care problems in Baghlan district clinic
Residents of Tala wa Barfak in Baghlan say a shortage of specialist doctors is forcing patients to travel to Pul-e…
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Polio Cases in Afghanistan Rise to 36, UN Says
OCHA says Afghanistan's confirmed polio cases have risen to 36, with most infections in the south and east.
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UNICEF Urges Reliable Access to Quality Medicines for Afghan Children
UNICEF urges reliable access to safe, high-quality medicines for Afghan children and families amid Afghanistan’s health crisis.
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UNICEF Sends 62 Types of Medicine to Health Centres in Baghlan
UNICEF has sent 62 types of medicine to health centres in Afghanistan's Baghlan province to improve services and access to…
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Uzbek Officials and UNICEF Urge Easier Medicine Deliveries to Afghanistan
Uzbek officials and UNICEF discussed easing medicine supplies to Afghanistan and improving access to quality pharmaceuticals.
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Afghanistan Health Minister Discusses Expanding Cooperation With Russian Delegation
Afghanistan's health minister met a Russian delegation to discuss expanding cooperation in the health sector amid ongoing system challenges.
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UNICEF: Clean Water in Schools Can Help Prevent Childhood Illness
UNICEF says clean water and soap in schools can protect children from diseases caused by contaminated water in Afghanistan.
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Taliban Denies Reports of Woman Giving Birth Outside Khost Hospital
Taliban officials deny social media claims that a woman gave birth outside a Khost hospital, saying she collapsed as her…
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Long Distances and Difficult Roads Block Access to Health Care in Remote Afghan Areas
Doctors Without Borders says poor access and long travel are putting health care out of reach for people in remote…