“Despite the challenges, we are committed to providing lifesaving healthcare to mothers in remote areas,” the UNFPA said.

For 21-year-old Ayesha Nazari, the seasonal illnesses have been relentless.

The discussions come as polio continues to pose a significant public health challenge in Afghanistan.

The woman, identified as Zarmina, passed away before giving birth

The summit will focus on addressing antimicrobial resistance and the effective use of antibiotics.

In October, WHO reported three new polio cases in Afghanistan’s Kandahar and Helmand provinces.

Just hours after their birth, the first of the newborns died, and by the end of the day, all six.

The WHO has raised concerns over the Taliban’s restrictions on female doctors and healthcare workers, which it says have severely.

Despite returning to work, medical staff say their wages have not yet been paid.

The positive sample was collected in Lashkar Gah, the capital of Helmand, WHO reported.