Health
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New Polio Vaccination Campaign to Begin in Southern Afghanistan
A new polio vaccination campaign starts in southern Afghanistan to combat polio amid ongoing security and health service challenges.
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80% of Addiction Treatment Centers Closed in Afghanistan Due to Funding Cuts, UN Reports
UN reports that 80% of Afghanistan's addiction treatment centers have closed, worsening the drug crisis and limiting access to services…
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WHO Sees Potential to Eradicate Polio in Afghanistan Within 12 Months
WHO says polio could be eradicated in Afghanistan within 12 months with stronger coordination and cooperation from the Taliban government.
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Taliban’s Health Ministry Discusses Polio Fight with UN in High-Level Meeting
Afghanistan's Taliban Health Ministry met UN officials to boost cooperation and strengthen the fight against polio across the country.
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Afghan Foreign Minister Calls for Separation of Politics from Health Aid in Meeting with WHO Official
Afghan foreign minister urges separation of politics from health aid and emphasizes fair distribution of medical services in talks with…
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Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Kandahar and Helmand Provinces
A polio vaccination campaign starts in Kandahar and Helmand, aiming to vaccinate children and prevent polio amid access challenges.
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ICRC Supplies Medical Equipment to Takar Provincial Hospital to Enhance Emergency Care
The ICRC donates medical equipment to Takar Provincial Hospital to improve emergency care and support healthcare services in northeastern Afghanistan.
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Sharp Rise in Seasonal Illnesses Among Children in Herat Amid Soaring Heat
Herat sees a sharp rise in seasonal illnesses among children due to heat, with hospitals facing shortages and families urged…
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EU Warns of Maternal Health Crisis in Afghanistan Amid Restrictions on Women
The EU warns that maternal health in Afghanistan is in crisis due to restrictions on women's education and access to…
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Mobile Eye Surgery Team Dispatched to Baghlan for Free Services
A mobile eye surgery team will provide free cataract surgeries, glasses, and medication in Baghlan from July 5 to 16,…