Excluding women from medical institutes threatens healthcare in Afghanistan, MSF warns
“There is no healthcare system without educated female health practitioners,” said Mickaël Le Paih, MSF’s country representative in Afghanistan.
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UN: Taliban must repeal ban on women’s medical education
“Women’s presence in the health sector is crucial,” the statement emphasized.
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Taliban’s ban on medical education for women ‘erases Afghanistan’s future,’ German foreign minister says
Baerbock described the situation for women in Afghanistan as akin to living in a “prison” and criticized the Taliban for.
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UNAMA calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women’s medical education
The ban is the latest in a series of measures by the Taliban that have systematically rolled back women’s rights.
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Cerebral palsy remains largely undiagnosed in Afghanistan, ICRC reports
The challenge is particularly acute in rural areas, where access to specialized care is limited.
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Islamic Development Bank, Saudi Arabia pledge $3 million to combat polio in Afghanistan
Afghanistan is one of only two countries in the world, along with Pakistan, where polio remains endemic.
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UN: 25 percent of people living with HIV lack life-saving treatment
“With progress in societies, the world can end AIDS as a public health threat by 2030,” UN said.
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UNICEF, China to provide critical hygiene supplies to 290,000 Afghans
UNICEF noted that the funds will bolster Afghanistan’s water, sanitation, and hygiene programs.
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WHO opens rehabilitation center for women and children in Balkh
Comprehensive strategies and strengthened international cooperation, the WHO said, are essential to finding sustainable solutions for affected populations.
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UNFPA warns of rising maternal mortality in Afghanistan amid healthcare access restrictions
“Despite the challenges, we are committed to providing lifesaving healthcare to mothers in remote areas,” the UNFPA said.