Sources: Polio vaccinator killed in Paktia
According to sources, the vaccinators were shot after they knocked on a door to vaccinate children.
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WHO: Measles claims 21 lives in Afghanistan in one week
The weekly number of suspected cases surged by 6.2 percent, reaching 4,043, the report says.
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More than 318 dead as infectious diseases surge in Afghanistan, WHO says
The WHO warned of a “significant surge” in communicable diseases such as measles, pneumonia, and malaria.
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WHO warns of mental health crisis in Afghanistan, launches new support programs
Most hospitals across Afghanistan’s 34 provinces still lack specialized psychiatric services, according to the report.
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WFP says aid cuts jeopardize malnutrition treatment for 1.7 million women and children in Afghanistan
The UN agency warned that the cuts come amid intensifying economic hardship and worsening food insecurity.
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Taliban say more than 5,000 children living with thalassemia in Afghanistan
Taliban official called on relevant aid agencies, including ICRC, to support efforts for helping thalassemia patients.
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EU marks Midwives’ Day with call to empower Afghan women in health sector
“Empowering Afghan midwives saves lives," EU says.
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On Midwives’ Day, UN warns of worsening maternal health crisis in Afghanistan
KABUL, Afghanistan — As the world marks the International Day of the Midwife under the 2025 theme “Midwives: Critical in.
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Red Cross and Red Crescent warn of worsening malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan
While the malnutrition crisis affects the entire country, Kandahar and Paktika provinces are among the hardest hit, the report stated.
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The impact of aid cuts is that millions die, UN deputy chief says after visiting Kandahar hospital
“This is real,” Fletcher said. “And I can’t sugar this pill.”