Japan pledges $5 million for polio eradication efforts in Afghanistan
UNICEF says the goal is to interrupt transmission of all wild and vaccine-derived polioviruses, in line with the country’s polio.
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Polio eradication campaign urges returning families from Pakistan to vaccinate children
The campaign urged parents to ensure their children receive polio vaccinations upon entry into Afghanistan.
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Children endure worsening health crisis in Afghanistan as clinics shutter, aid group says
MSF said hospitals it supports in Helmand, Herat and Balkh Provinces are overwhelmed, with a record number of children being.
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Report finds emergency care still out of reach for many Afghans
The report includes insights from 1,551 patients and 52 healthcare professionals across 11 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces.
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EU pledges continued support for drug recovery efforts in Afghanistan
“Investing in hope and recovery builds a healthier and more resilient future,” the EU office in Afghanistan said.
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Heat and poverty drive illness in Kandahar’s Daman district
A combination of extreme heat and widespread poverty is fueling a surge in seasonal illnesses among children in Kandahar Province,.
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UNICEF and UK launch nutrition drive to combat child malnutrition in Afghanistan
“This is a crisis of silent suffering,” said UNICEF’s representative in Afghanistan.
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WFP warns over 4 million women, children in Afghanistan face malnutrition
“Malnutrition is tightening its grip on Afghanistan’s most vulnerable,” the agency said.
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WHO says funding shortfall forces closure of over 200 health facilities in Afghanistan
The WHO said the closures include 108 mobile health and nutrition teams.
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Afghanistan launches second polio vaccination drive amid attack on vaccinator
The four-day drive is scheduled to run from May 26 to May 30.