Health
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WHO Representative Urges Wider Access to Health Services in Afghanistan
WHO’s representative in Afghanistan says cooperation and innovation can expand access to health services and improve health equity.
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Pregnant woman in Bamiyan rode donkey for four hours to reach clinic
A pregnant woman in Bamiyan travelled more than four hours by donkey to reach a clinic, highlighting Afghanistan's health care…
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Red Cross donates medical equipment to hospital in Daikundi
Red Cross donates over 1 million afghanis in medical equipment to a hospital in Daikundi, including physiotherapy and orthopedic items.
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WHO Expands Programme to Reduce Maternal and Newborn Deaths
WHO expands its programme in Afghanistan to cut preventable maternal and newborn deaths through better health surveillance.
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Afghanistan’s Polio Cases Rise to 36 in 2026
Afghanistan's polio cases rose to 36 in 2026 after a new infection was reported in Nangarhar province, WHO said.
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WHO says life crises are deepening mental stress among Afghans
WHO says life crises are increasing psychological stress among Afghans and calls for stronger mental health support.
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UNICEF Says Solar Water Systems, Sanitation Services Expanded in Parwan
UNICEF says solar-powered water systems and sanitation services in Parwan have improved access to clean water and prevented dehydration-related illness.
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Taliban administration announces date for medical exit exam
Taliban authorities announce dates for Afghanistan’s medical exit exams, while women remain barred from taking the test.
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Taliban administration cites shortage of eye specialists in districts
Taliban health ministry says a shortage of eye specialists in remote districts is limiting care and worsening eye disease.
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IOM says four family health centres built in remote Khost
IOM says four new family health centres have been built in remote Khost to improve access to basic health services.