Health
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FAO Says Eating Eggs Reduces Acute Malnutrition Risk in Afghan Children
FAO says children who eat eggs are less likely to suffer acute malnutrition as Afghanistan faces growing food insecurity.
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Medicine shortages in southern Afghanistan force patients into costly travel
Medicine shortages in southern Afghanistan are forcing patients to travel to cities for costly treatment as health services remain limited.
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Construction Begins on 60 Million Afghani Hospital in Area Lacking Health Services
Construction has begun on a 60 million afghani hospital in an area without health centres, officials say.
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UNDP says nearly 180,000 people tested for tuberculosis in Afghanistan
UNDP says 179,845 people were tested for tuberculosis across Afghanistan between April and June 2026 under a Global Fund project.
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Taliban administration announces nearly 5,000 health ministry vacancies
Taliban says nearly 5,000 health ministry jobs will be filled through open competition in Kabul and Afghanistan’s provinces.
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More Than 1.5 Million People in Afghanistan Are Battling Cancer
More than 1.5 million people in Afghanistan are battling cancer as hospitals face shortages of equipment, medicines and treatment capacity.
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Afghanistan Polio-Free Group Urges Vaccination for Travellers
Afghanistan Polio-Free urges travellers to get polio vaccines, warning the virus can spread at any age and cause permanent paralysis.
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Four New Polio Cases Reported in Afghanistan, Bringing Total to 23
WHO says four new polio cases have been confirmed in Afghanistan, bringing the country's total this year to 23.
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FAO: 3.7 Million Children in Afghanistan Face Acute Malnutrition
FAO warns 3.7 million children in Afghanistan will face acute malnutrition in 2026 unless prevention is funded more heavily.
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Taliban administration says it provided health services to more than 102 million people
The Taliban says its health ministry provided services to over 102 million people in 1447 AH, including surgeries, dialysis and…