Health
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Aid Cuts in Afghanistan Shut More Than 100 Health Centres, UN Says
UN says aid cuts in Afghanistan have closed over 100 health centres and deepened malnutrition among children.
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Taliban Administration Announces One-Year Health Project in 14 Provinces
Taliban health ministry signs a $1.022 million deal with Hiwad to expand health services for mothers and children in 14…
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Crowding at Kabul Children’s Hospital Highlights Afghanistan’s Healthcare Crisis
Crowding at Kabul’s main children’s hospital reveals Afghanistan’s worsening healthcare crisis, with shortages, malnutrition and pressure on staff.
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U.N. Warns Hunger and Drought Threaten Afghans’ Mental Health
The U.N. warns that hunger, drought and displacement are worsening mental health risks for millions in Afghanistan.
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UNICEF Says Mother and Newborn Care Improves in 55 Afghan Hospitals
UNICEF says maternal and newborn care has improved in 55 hospitals across Afghanistan through training and medical supplies.
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WHO Reports 85% Rise in Dengue Fever Cases in Afghanistan
WHO says suspected dengue cases in Afghanistan rose 85.5% last month, alongside increases in diarrhoea, respiratory infection, measles and COVID-19.
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Registration Opens for Doctors’ Speciality Training Posts in Kabul and Provinces
Registration opens for doctors’ speciality training posts in Kabul and provinces, with exams to be held transparently.
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Taliban Approves Construction of Three Health Centres in Three Districts
The Taliban has approved three comprehensive health centres in Badakhshan, Maidan Wardak and Kunduz, with 208 million afghanis allocated.
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Rabid Dog Injures 16 Women and Children in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan
A rabid dog in Badakhshan injured 16 women and children and damaged livestock in Fayzabad, officials said.
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Taliban administration shuts 128 pharmacies in Kabul
Taliban authorities close 128 pharmacies in Kabul over legal violations, pricing issues and storage of GSK medicines.