Health
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Polio cases in Afghanistan rise to six in 2026 as two new cases confirmed
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that the number of confirmed polio cases in Afghanistan has risen to six…
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Seven-Day Polio Vaccination Campaign Launched in Nangarhar
Officials from the Nangarhar Public Health Directorate say a seven-day polio vaccination campaign has been launched in the province. During…
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Russian Pharma Firm to Start Medicine Exports to Afghanistan
Russia’s pharmaceutical group Pharmasyntez has announced that it will begin exporting medicines to Afghanistan this summer following an agreement with…
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Afghanistan Launches Second Round of National Polio Vaccination Campaign
The Ministry of Public Health, in cooperation with international organizations, today (Monday, May 18) launched the second round of the…
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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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