Health
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Child Malnutrition in Helmand Intensifies Pressure on Hospitals
Doctors Without Borders says child malnutrition in Helmand is worsening, with hospitals under strain and two children sharing one bed…
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WHO records 170 deaths from respiratory illnesses in Afghanistan
WHO says 170 deaths from respiratory illness and 1,423 suspected measles cases were recorded in Afghanistan, with both falling from…
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Taliban administration asks India for help equipping Afghan medical facilities
The Taliban administration has asked India for help equipping Afghan hospitals and supporting health services, including vaccines and cancer care.
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Ghazni Residents Begin Construction of Private Hospital at Their Own Expense
Residents of Ghazni have started building a private hospital at a cost of $1.5 million to address a shortage of…
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Taliban Says Health Centre in Gormach Receives Medical Equipment Worth $111,000
Taliban says a health centre in Badghis province’s Gormach district received $111,000 worth of medical equipment with UNHCR support.
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New Health Centre Opens in Chah Ab, Takhar
A new health centre has opened in Chah Ab district of Takhar province to provide care for local residents, especially…
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Seven New Polio Cases Recorded in Afghanistan, Raising Total to 32
Seven new wild poliovirus type 1 cases have been recorded in Afghanistan, taking the 2026 total to 32, WHO says.
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UNICEF: More Than 500,000 Children Hospitalized as Afghanistan’s Malnutrition Crisis Deepens
UNICEF says over 500,000 children in Afghanistan have been hospitalized for severe wasting as malnutrition, food insecurity and funding cuts…
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WHO Warns of Botulism Risk From Spoiled Food
WHO warns that spoiled or improperly stored food can cause botulism and urges timely medical care to prevent severe illness.
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Afghanistan to Launch Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign Tomorrow
Afghanistan will launch a nationwide polio vaccination campaign tomorrow as cases rise and the country remains the world’s hardest hit.