Khaama: The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that despite significant progress, over 100 children in Afghanistan and Pakistan were paralyzed last year due to the wild poliovirus. These setbacks highlight the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio in the region. Click here to read more (external link).
Khaama: The World Health Organization (WHO) marked World Malaria Day on April 25, acknowledging Afghanistan’s significant efforts to reduce the disease. However, it warned that these gains are under threat. In its message, the WHO emphasized its commitment to combating malaria in Afghanistan through an equitable approach. It aims to provide healthcare services to vulnerable
Responsible Statecraft: From poisoned water sources to barren lands, the natural world has become another casualty of war, with the most vulnerable communities bearing the brunt of this catastrophe. Every war in Afghanistan’s modern history has left an ecological footprint that will endure long after the last bullets have been fired. The use of depleted
Khaama: The Ministry of Public Health of Afghanistan has announced the launch of a new polio vaccination campaign across the country, starting today, Monday, April 21. The campaign aims to reach over 11 million children under the age of five. The national polio vaccination drive, which started today in all provinces of Afghanistan, will target
8am: The investigative report by the Hasht-e Subh Daily, based on findings from seven provinces across the country, reveals that following the Taliban’s imposition of restrictions on women’s education, academic pursuits, and employment, many women and girls have turned to various addictive substances. Girls and women in these provinces state that the use of tobacco
Amu: As the world marks World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, the World Health Organization has warned that tuberculosis (TB) remains a serious public health concern in Afghanistan, with more than 50,000 cases recorded in 2024. In a report released Monday, WHO said Afghanistan’s health system continues to face significant challenges in TB detection and
Ariana: Afghanistan has ranked last out of 147 countries in the 2025 edition of the World Happiness Report released Thursday. Finland has been named the happiest country in the world for the eighth consecutive year. Denmark, Iceland and Sweden followed Finland in the ranking. According to the new World Happiness Report, Afghanistan lost approximately 2.7
Farangis Najibullah, Mustafa Sarwar and Abdul Hamid Hakimi Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty March 15, 2025 Every two hours. That’s how often a woman dies during childbirth in Afghanistan. The staggering maternal mortality rate is one of the highest in the world. And under the repressive rule of the Taliban, the situation is only getting worse.
8am: Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has reported that, on average, one child dies daily in Afghanistan due to measles. In a report published on Wednesday, March 12, the organization stated that more than 4,000 suspected measles cases have been recorded in hospitals under its coverage in the provinces of Herat, Balkh, and Helmand since the
Tolo News: Save the Children has announced the closure of 18 health centers in Afghanistan and added that 14 more will be shut down in the coming month due to a reduction in foreign aid. In a report, the organization stated that it has also suspended life-saving programs for malnourished children due to funding cuts.