Khaama: The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning about the growing spread of infectious diseases and poor sanitary conditions among Afghan migrants deported from neighboring countries. WHO reports a surge in respiratory infections, diarrhea, skin conditions like scabies, and suspected COVID-19 cases among returnees. Click here to read more (external link).
Amu: A public health campaign led by the Polio-Free Afghanistan initiative has called on families returning from Pakistan to vaccinate their children at border crossings, citing an urgent need to prevent new outbreaks of the virus. In a statement posted Monday on the group’s official X account, the campaign urged parents to ensure their children
Khaama: In one month, 310 people in Afghanistan died of infectious diseases including measles, respiratory infections, Crimean-Congo fever, and diarrhea. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 310 people in Afghanistan died from infectious diseases in May. The report highlighted measles, acute respiratory infections, Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever, and severe diarrhea as the primary causes. The
8am: Some residents of Taloqan, the center of Takhar province, have voiced complaints about the lack of effective oversight by the Taliban’s public health directorate over the province’s public hospital. They claim that certain doctors at the Takhar provincial hospital refer patients to private clinics and hospitals for examinations based on personal financial interests, with
Ariana: The World Health Organization (WHO) and its partner organization, the Global Health Cluster, have reported the closure of 422 health centers across Afghanistan, following the suspension of US humanitarian aid to the country. As a result, more than three million people in 30 provinces have lost access to essential healthcare services. Click here to
By RFE/RL’s Radio Azadi June 13, 2025 Farhad, a resident of Kabul, says everyone in the teeming Afghan capital knows someone who has been forced to seek treatment abroad because pathology labs in Afghanistan cannot accurately diagnose diseases. He says one of his relatives, a 17-year-old girl, has been ill for the past few years, but
8am: Some residents of Kabul have expressed concern over the rising use of naswar and paan among young girls and boys. They note that due to their low cost and easy availability, these substances have become commonplace in society. However, doctors warn that consuming any tobacco-containing substance can lead to cancers of the esophagus, stomach,
Khaama: Local sources in Paktia province have confirmed that a polio vaccinator was shot dead and another injured on the morning of Monday, 26 May 2025, in Gardez, the provincial capital. The incident occurred in the “Beland Manzel” area while a vaccination team was conducting door-to-door immunization. Eyewitnesses reported that the team approached a residence
Amu: A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) reveals that 21 individuals, including 19 children under the age of five, have died from measles in a single week (May 11-17, 2025). This alarming statistic comes as the nation continues to battle multiple infectious disease outbreaks, according to the WHO’s latest situation report for
Ariana: The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed deep concern over the absence of mental health services in provincial hospitals across Afghanistan, despite a critical need among the population. The organization reports that all 34 provincial hospitals in the country currently lack specialized mental health facilities. Click here to read more (external link).