Health
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Slovenia contributes €200,000 to support UNFPA humanitarian work in Afghanistan
The Government of Slovenia has contributed €200,000 to the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to support humanitarian work in Afghanistan,…
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UNICEF: 83% of Malnourished Afghan Children Face Food Insecurity
UNICEF and the Global Nutrition Cluster have warned in a new report that a large proportion of children suffering from…
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Public Health Ministry Emphasizes Thalassemia Prevention
One day after World Thalassemia Day, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health held a public awareness conference in Kabul on the…
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More Than 1,100 Types of Medicines Produced in Herat Industrial Park
Local officials in Herat say more than 1,100 types of medicines are being produced in the province’s industrial park. According…
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WHO Warns of Maternal Health Risks in Afghanistan Despite Progress
The World Health Organization has once again expressed concern about the serious risks women face during pregnancy and childbirth in…
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WHO Reports 25% Rise in Malaria Cases in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO), in its latest report, has highlighted changes in the prevalence of several diseases during the…
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Afghanistan launches first nationwide polio vaccination campaign of 2026
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health, with support from international partners, has launched the first nationwide polio vaccination campaign of 2026.…
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More Than 35,000 Surgeries Performed at Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Hospital
Officials at the Balkh Public Health Directorate say that during the past year, more than 35,000 minor and major surgeries…
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Millions of Afghans continue to rely on humanitarian health services
On April 7, World Health Day 2026, attention has once again turned to the serious challenges facing Afghanistan’s healthcare system,…
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Afghan health minister, WHO hold talks on health services expansion
Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Noor Jalal Jalali, met with the head of the World Health Organization in Afghanistan, Edwin…
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