Health
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Polio vaccination campaign set to roll out in five Afghan provinces amid new cases
A new polio vaccination campaign will begin Monday across parts of five Afghan provinces as health authorities step up efforts…
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WHO Chief Calls for Broader Polio Vaccination Coverage in Afghanistan
The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan says that despite extensive efforts to eradicate polio, new cases…
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Islamic Emirate Launches Five-Year National Health Strategy
The Islamic Emirate’s Minister of Public Health has described the National Five-Year Health Strategy as an important step toward providing…
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Health Ministry Promotes Breastfeeding During World Breastfeeding Week
Marking World Breastfeeding Week, the Ministry of Public Health’s deputy minister for health services said breastfeeding plays a vital role…
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Balkh Hospital Introduces Laparoscopic Surgery, Performs 70 Operations
For the first time, Abu Ali Sina Balkhi Regional Hospital in Balkh has performed 70 laparoscopic surgeries. Officials from the…
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More Than 644,000 Children Treated for Diarrhea Across Afghanistan
Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health says seasonal diseases, particularly diarrhea, have increased across the country. According to the ministry’s spokesperson,…
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Seven-Day Polio Vaccination Campaign Begins in Kunar and Nuristan
Health officials say a seven-day polio vaccination campaign has begun in Kunar and Nuristan provinces. During the campaign, nearly 250,000…
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Islamic Emirate Launches First Rapid DNA Identification System
The Ministry of Interior of the Islamic Emirate has announced the activation and launch of the country’s first Rapid DNA…
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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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