Health
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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.
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Taliban Official Claims Male Doctors Are ‘Mahram’ for Female Patients Amid Restrictions on Women’s Medical Education
Taliban minister states male doctors are 'mahram' for female patients amid restrictions on women's medical education in Afghanistan.
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Afghan Officials Deny Claims of Demands for Low-Quality Drugs from Some Afghan Traders
Afghan health officials address claims that some Afghan traders requested low-quality drugs from Bangladeshi manufacturers, emphasizing zero tolerance for compromised…
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Taliban Administration Announces New Drug Pricing Plan to Curb High Costs
The Taliban announces a new nationwide drug pricing plan to curb high medicine costs and crack down on low-quality imports.