Four-day polio vaccination campaign begins in Afghanistan
The campaign will cover 11.2 million children under the age of five.
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Polio vaccination campaign to begin Monday across Afghanistan
Afghanistan and Pakistan remain the only two countries in the world where polio has yet to be eradicated.
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UN agency reports three million children malnourished in Afghanistan
The organization said it can only provide assistance to 1.3 million of these malnourished children.
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Afghanistan: Nearly three in 10 children to face crisis levels of hunger this year
An estimated 2.9 million children under the age of five are projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2024, Save.
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8,696 families affected by floods in northern Afghanistan: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that the floods caused infrastructure damage, including roads, bridges, health facilities, and schools.
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WHO deploys 17 mobile health teams for flood victims in Afghanistan
In a post on X, Tedros emphasized that the recent floods resulted in more than 300 deaths and caused extensive.
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Three million children suffering from malnutrition in Afghanistan, WFP reports
"Children bear the brunt of the assistance cuts," WFP Afghanistan stated on X. "Sustained funding is vital."
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WHO reports surge in measles cases in Afghanistan
In the 18th week of 2024, the WHO recorded 1,530 suspected cases of measles and two associated deaths.
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Kabul-based pharmaceutical company exports 1.08 million bottles of serum to Iraq
Founded in 2019 with an initial investment of $10 million, the company has recently increased its investment to $20 million.
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Afghanistan: 234 women participate in midwifery program exam in Kunduz
According to the ministry, the program is supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.