BAMYAN (SW) – The spread of hepatitis in Bamyan has caused widespread concerns among the residence of this province.
Abdul Ahad Benawa, a member of the provincial council, told Salam Watandar the disease claimed 23 lives in Kohmard district alone last year. He said the spread of hepatitis and cancer in this district is alarming, and this matter has been discussed with the health officials.
Residents of the Yaka Wa Lang and other districts have shared similar concerns. They told SW two people got killed and 35 more positive cases of these diseases have been confirmed here.
Mohammad Zahir and Syed Reza, two local residents, said a number of families are reeling from these diseases here.
When contacted, Syed Ali Aqa Ayub Nasiri, head of the directorate of health, confirmed that hepatitis is spreading in this province. He said medical teams have been sent to the affected areas to spread awareness.
Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver tissue. Some people have no symptoms whereas others develop yellow discoloration of the skin and whites of the eyes, poor appetite, vomiting, tiredness, abdominal pain, or diarrhea. Hepatitis may be temporary (acute) or long term (chronic) depending on whether it lasts for less than or more than six months
There is no data available on the number of hepatitis patients in Afghanistan, however, officials acknowledge the disease is spreading at a fast pace.
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