The latest poliovirus case was recorded in Nangarhar province at the end of the previous month.

Dr. Daud Hashemi, the hospital's chief, noted an increase in patient visits, with daily numbers ranging from 300 to 350.

Locals report that their children are falling ill, and in many villages, there are no medical facilities available for treatment,.

The initial kidney sale, a desperate bid to alleviate his family's poverty, has left Tawab grappling with debilitating health issues.

Patients are being brought to Mirwais not only from Kandahar but also from neighboring provinces, exacerbating the strain on resources.

The funding aims to enhance critical health services for newborns and mothers.

These agreements, benefiting over 200,000 individuals, represent a critical step in the partnership between the Islamic Development Bank and UNICEF.

Approximately 2.5 million children under the age of 10 are slated to receive vaccinations during this initiative.

According to a statement from WHO, the initiative's goal is to bolster the quality of secondary and tertiary healthcare services.

The allocated funds are directed towards improving healthcare services across all 34 provinces, benefiting over two million individuals