Taliban open pharmaceutical exhibition amid push for local medicines
Taliban say local pharmaceutical manufacturing has expanded sharply in recent months.
Economy, Health
Health
Afghanistan launches new polio campaign amid continuing access challenges
Taliban health authorities said the three-day campaign aims to vaccinate 8.3 million children across 20 provinces.
Economy, Health
Over 13.8 million people face acute food insecurity in Afghanistan, WFP says
The WFP says women and children are among the hardest hit by worsening economic and humanitarian pressures.
Health
Afghanistan sees one maternal death every hour, WHO reports
Preventable complications continue to drive one of the world’s highest maternal mortality rates, despite gains in access to care.
Health, Women
Women in Badghis report rising deaths amidst lack of maternal care
Women in the area said all deliveries now take place at home, often assisted by untrained local birth attendants.
Health
WHO urges vaccinations in Afghanistan as many children miss routine immunizations
Appeal during World Immunization Week highlights gaps in coverage and risks from preventable diseases.
Afghanistan, Health
Taliban health minister avoids corruption allegations in first remarks after arrests
Noor Jalal Jalali called for oversight of aid groups but did not address reported detentions or claims of misconduct within.
Health, Politics
Taliban appoint new health official after Amu exposé on corruption
Leadership change in the Taliban-run ministry follows a report by Amu TV on corruption cases and detentions at the ministry.
Health, Politics
Taliban dismiss health official after Amu report on corruption case
Removal follows a report by Amu TV about irregularities in measles vaccination campaign and questions over a controversial reappointment.
Afghanistan, Health
In remote Bamiyan district, lack of health care forces patients on risky journeys
Residents of Yakawlang in Bamiyan province say long distances and scarce services are worsening illness — and, in some cases,.