Health

Taliban Ministry Signs $10 Million Health Services Contract for Paktia Province

The Taliban's Ministry of Public Health signs a $10 million contract with Health Net-TPO to improve healthcare services and employment…

Three Health Centers Opened in Helmand to Expand Medical Services

Three new health centers in Helmand districts Baghran and Boghani have opened, improving access to essential medical services with IOM…

UNICEF Confirms Continued Polio Vaccination Efforts in Herat, Afghanistan

UNICEF confirms ongoing polio vaccination in Herat, Afghanistan, stressing mothers' role and partnerships with Japan, Rotary, and Canada for eradication.

Afghanistan’s Justice Minister Calls on Private Hospitals to Support Treatment of Needy Patients

Afghanistan's Justice Minister urges private hospitals to assist in treating poor patients amid rising healthcare costs and limited access to…

100 kW Solar Power System Installed at Argun District Hospital in Paktika

UNDP installs a 100 kW solar power system at Argun hospital in Paktika, ensuring reliable electricity for vital health services…

World Nurses Day Observed on May 12, UN Highlights Nurses’ Vital Role

World Nurses Day on May 12 honors nurses' contributions to healthcare and highlights their critical role in saving lives and…

Two-Day Workshop Held to Improve Quality of Addiction Treatment in Afghanistan

UNODC and JICA hosted a two-day workshop in Afghanistan to improve quality standards and services for addiction treatment nationwide.

Afghanistan’s Arghandab Health Center Now Operates 24/7 on Solar Power

UNDP powers Kishi Health Center in Arghandab with 30kW solar energy, enabling 24/7 healthcare services in a remote Afghan district.

Anti-Drug Awareness Campaigns Launched in Four Afghan Provinces

Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health launches anti-drug awareness programs in Kabul, Khost, Paktika, and Bamyan to curb drug addiction among…

One-Day Workshop on Effective Medical Waste Management Held in Kabul

Kabul hosts a one-day workshop on effective medical waste management to raise awareness and improve environmental protection among health workers.