Afghanistan International: The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed the second case of polio in Afghanistan in 2025, with the latest infection reported in the southern province of Helmand. The organisation did not release additional details about the case. The first confirmed case this year occurred in Bala Murghab district of Badghis province, affecting a
Ariana: After US President Donald Trump issued an executive order instituting a 90-day pause in foreign development assistance, emergency humanitarian assistance providing lifesaving food, nutrition, and healthcare was initially exempted, but terminated in April due to concerns that the Islamic Emirate benefits from such aid, a US government watchdog said. Click here to read more
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.