Health
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WHO Sends 25 Tons of Essential Cancer Medicine to Afghanistan
WHO delivers 25 tons of essential cancer drugs and non-communicable disease kits to Afghan hospitals, supporting thousands of patients.
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Afghanistan’s Health Minister Meets WHO Head to Discuss Expansion of Medical Services
Afghanistan's Health Minister met with WHO Afghanistan's head to discuss expanding medical services and improving coordination amid ongoing health sector…
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UNICEF Treats 610,000 Malnourished Children in Afghanistan Last Year
UNICEF treated 610,000 malnourished children in Afghanistan last year and plans to help one million more amid worsening economic and…
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Afghanistan Destroys 1,290 Tons of Expired and Low-Quality Medicines and Food Products
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health destroys 1,290 tons of expired and low-quality medicines and food products to protect public health.
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Afghan Health Ministry Aims to Expand Cardiac Treatment Services Nationwide
Afghan Health Ministry plans to expand cardiac treatment services nationwide to improve care and reduce costly travel for patients.
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New Health Center Opens in Samangan Village with Norwegian Support
A new health center in Robatak village, Samangan, funded by Norway, offers primary medical services to over 1,000 locals amid…
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WHO Issues New Warning as Polio Transmission Continues in Afghanistan
WHO warns of ongoing polio transmission in Afghanistan, highlighting vaccination challenges and the risk of international spread along the Pakistan…
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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.