Health
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Earthquake Victims in Kunar Treated in Temporary Health Centers
The recent devastating earthquakes in Kunar destroyed 16 health centers either completely or partially, disrupting the provision of health services…
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Child Mortality in Kandahar Drops by 13% Compared to Last Year
Officials at Mirwais Regional Hospital in Kandahar say that with the use of modern medical equipment, they have managed to…
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Child Malnutrition on the Rise in Afghanistan
Officials at Indira Gandhi Children’s Hospital in Kabul report an increase in child malnutrition over the past two months, saying…
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Bayat Foundation rebuilds and equips a health center in Maidan Wardak
A health center in the remote district of Jaghatu, Maidan Wardak province, has been fully renovated and equipped with modern…
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WHO warns Afghanistan remains a hotspot for polio
The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over the ongoing transmission of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in southern…
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Afghanistan to launch nationwide polio vaccination campaign to protect children
Afghanistan has launched a new nationwide polio vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing children under the age of five against the…
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Sharp Rise in Infectious Diseases Reported Across Afghanistan in May
The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a significant increase in the number of infectious diseases in Afghanistan during the…
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Ghazni Civil Hospital Struggles with Overcrowding and Staff Shortages
Ghazni Civil Hospital is facing serious challenges due to the lack of proper infrastructure and a shortage of medical personnel.…
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Public Health Ministry dispels UNFPA report of Afghanistan’s high maternal mortality rate
The Ministry of Public Health has strongly refuted claims by the United Nations Population Fund’s (UNFPA) Deputy Executive Director Andrew…
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WHO warns lack of mental health services in Afghanistan is alarming
The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the absence of mental health services in provincial hospitals across…
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