Health
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Sick Girl Airlifted from Kandahar to Kabul for Specialized Medical Care
A young girl was airlifted from Kandahar to Kabul due to lack of medical facilities, underscoring the need to improve…
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Taliban Launches Spring Polio Vaccination Campaign Targeting 12.6 Million Children
The Taliban launches a spring polio vaccination campaign to immunize 12.6 million children under five across Afghanistan, with vitamin A…
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Exit Exam Held for Nearly 7,000 Medical Graduates in Afghanistan
Nearly 7,000 medical and dental graduates in Afghanistan took the exit exam, a key step before entering the healthcare job…
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Kandahar Officials Destroy 8,000 Cartons of Medicine and 20 Tons of Expired Goods
Kandahar officials destroyed 8,000 cartons of medicine and 20 tons of expired goods to protect public health and prevent substandard…
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UN Special Rapporteur: Taliban Restrictions Cripple Afghanistan’s Healthcare System
UN Special Rapporteur highlights how Taliban restrictions have severely weakened Afghanistan's healthcare system, affecting women's access and overall service quality.
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WHO Emphasizes Equitable Access to Medical Technologies in Afghanistan
WHO stresses fair access to modern medical technologies and treatments in Afghanistan, focusing on remote areas for equal healthcare.
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Over 20 Million People Access Health Services in Afghanistan Supported by UNICEF
In 2025, over 20 million people in Afghanistan accessed health services supported by UNICEF, with 60% being women, backed by…
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Vaccinations Have Saved 150 Million Lives Worldwide Since 1974
Since 1974, vaccinations have saved over 150 million lives globally, with Afghanistan vaccinating 16.6 million children against measles in major…
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WHO Enhances Health Surveillance Across All 34 Provinces of Afghanistan
WHO strengthens disease surveillance in all 34 Afghan provinces, improving early detection and response to outbreaks across the country.
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Only 17% of Afghan Health Workers Trained in Medical Waste Management in 2023, UNICEF Reports
UNICEF reports only 17% of Afghan health workers were trained in medical waste management in 2023, highlighting urgent public health…