Health
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UN Agency Warns Taliban Restrictions Are Reducing Afghan Women’s Access to Healthcare
UN agency warns Taliban restrictions and resource shortages severely limit Afghan women’s access to healthcare, risking higher maternal and newborn…
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New Medical Oxygen Plant Opens at Mirwais Hospital in Kandahar
UNICEF opens a new medical oxygen plant at Mirwais Hospital in Kandahar, enhancing vital health services for newborns and emergency…
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Seven Tons of Expired Food and Medicine Destroyed in Kapisa
Kapisa's authorities destroyed seven tons of expired food and medicine to prevent health risks and reduce disease spread in the…
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Two New Child Malnutrition Treatment Centers Open in Helmand Province
Two new child malnutrition treatment centers opened in Helmand's Garmsir and Washir districts, improving health services with UN support.
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UNICEF Warns 3.7 Million Afghan Children Under Five at Risk of Malnutrition
UNICEF warns 3.7 million Afghan children under five face high malnutrition risk amid worsening food insecurity and limited healthcare access.
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WHO Warns Polio Remains Endemic in Afghanistan
WHO warns polio remains endemic in Afghanistan, urging sustained funding and stronger health services to protect children and expand vaccination…
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Distribution of 1.9 Million Mosquito Nets Begins in Three Eastern Provinces of Afghanistan
Over 1.9 million mosquito nets are being distributed in Nangarhar, Kunar, and Laghman provinces to prevent malaria and dengue and…
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New Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Kunar and Nuristan Provinces
A new polio vaccination campaign begins in Kunar and Nuristan provinces, targeting millions of children to boost immunity and eradicate…
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Closure of 572 Health Centers in Afghanistan Leaves 3.3 Million Without Medical Services
WHO reports 572 health centers closed in Afghanistan since 2025, leaving 3.3 million people without healthcare amid severe funding shortages.
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UN OCHA Facilitates Essential Health Services for Mothers in Badakhshan’s Pangani Region
UN OCHA supports essential health services for mothers and children in Badakhshan's remote Pangani region, improving access to vital care.