Residents of Balmarghab district in Badghis province report that the lack of health centers, absence of doctors, and poor road conditions have led to patients\u2014especially women and children\u2014dying before they can reach medical facilities.<\/p>\n
They say that the long distances between the villages and the district center, along with the lack of basic medical facilities in remote areas, pose serious challenges for transporting patients. One resident stated that many villages have neither clinics nor doctors, resulting in patients dying en route.<\/p>\n
The inhabitants emphasize that despite repeated complaints, no effective measures have yet been taken to improve health services in the district. They urge responsible authorities to take immediate action to establish medical centers and provide basic healthcare facilities.<\/p>\n
Balmarghab district is considered one of the remote and deprived areas of Badghis, with a large portion of its villages lacking access to primary health services.<\/p>\n
Since the Taliban administration returned to power in 2021, the country\u2019s healthcare system has faced significant pressures. Aid organizations have reported that over 400 health centers nationwide have ceased operations due to budget shortages, reducing access to medical services for millions.<\/p>\n
Moreover, according to these organizations, the restrictions imposed by the Taliban administration, including limitations on women\u2019s work and education, have decreased the number of female health workers, further exacerbating the shortage of personnel and limiting women\u2019s access to healthcare in many areas.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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