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.
According to the ministry, the program is supported by the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.
Nearly 18 million Afghans, about 40% of the population, have limited access to healthcare.
Gates said that only two cases of polio have been reported in Afghanistan and two in Pakistan so far this.
The organization also said that vitamin A supplements will be distributed to children during this round of the campaign.
The majority of malaria cases in Afghanistan are concentrated in the eastern part of the country, particularly in Nangarhar.
In observance of World Health Day, the WHO emphasized the theme "My Health, My Right."
The UN health agency advocated for immediate action towards equitable healthcare, stating, “Let's act now for equitable healthcare.”
The increase in malnutrition among women is significant, with figures climbing from 800,000 last year to currently 1.2 million
The claim comes despite reports of at least six polio cases in Afghanistan in 2023.
This initiative will operate through 20 centers and deploy 23 outreach teams across the country.