Health
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Taliban and WHO Stress Expansion of Polio Vaccination in Herat
Taliban and WHO officials in Herat emphasize expanding polio vaccination to combat the ongoing presence of polio in Afghanistan.
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Foundation Stone Laid for Shah Wali Kot Hospital in Kandahar
The Taliban Ministry of Public Health begins construction of a public hospital in Shah Wali Kot, Kandahar to improve healthcare…
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WHO Reports Over 59,000 Cases of Hepatitis B and C in Afghanistan in 2025
WHO reports over 59,000 hepatitis B and C cases in Afghanistan in 2025, highlighting the need for awareness and better…
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WHO Reports Many Hepatitis Cases Undiagnosed in Afghanistan
WHO highlights many hepatitis cases in Afghanistan remain undiagnosed, urging enhanced prevention, early diagnosis, and treatment efforts on World Hepatitis…
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Taliban Health Ministry Reports Treatment of 3,641 Hepatitis Patients in Six Months Across 19 Centers
In the first half of 2026, Taliban-run health centers treated 3,641 hepatitis B and C patients across 19 centers in…
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Afghanistan Emphasizes Polio Vaccination as Essential to Prevent Childhood Paralysis
Afghanistan stresses polio vaccination as the safest, most effective way to prevent polio amid endemic virus circulation confirmed by WHO.
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Construction Begins on Waiting Lounge at Kabul’s Chahar Asiab Hospital
UN-Habitat starts building waiting lounges at Kabul's Chahar Asiab Hospital to improve conditions for patients and their families, supported by…
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ICRC Supplies Medical Equipment to Herat Regional Hospital to Boost Emergency Care
The International Committee of the Red Cross equips Herat Regional Hospital with medical supplies to improve emergency care and save…
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UN Office Warns 2026 Funding Cuts Threaten Nutrition Programs for Millions of Afghan Children and Mothers
UN warns 2026 budget cuts could disrupt nutrition programs for 5.7 million Afghan children and mothers, worsening malnutrition amid ongoing…
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Humanitarian Health Services Reach Nearly 18,000 People in Logar Province
The Red Crescent Society provided health services to nearly 18,000 people in Logar province, including medical treatment and vaccinations.