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Lack of awareness; women left without Tetanus vaccine in Jawzjan

Doctors believe that although Tetanus vaccination is vital for preventing life-threatening diseases in mothers and newborns, some women in Jawzjan province have not received the vaccine due to a lack of awareness, economic difficulties, and limited access to health services.

Rising stroke among youth; women most vulnerable

Findings by Salam Watandar, based on data from Sheikh Zayed Hospital and interviews with neurology specialists, show a significant increase in stroke cases among young people under the age of 38 in Afghanistan, particularly among women.

Neglecting dental health during pregnancy can threaten fetal health

During pregnancy, paying attention to the mother’s health is a top priority. However, among all these care measures, oral and dental health is still considered a less important issue by many women. According to doctors, dental problems can go beyond simple pain and may pose serious risks to the health of the fetus.

‘They told us to wait, but there is no aid’; widows’ right to access emergency assistance

While Islamic Sharia and international documents emphasize the right of widows and women without guardians to access emergency financial assistance, evidence from Kunduz shows that many of these women are, in practice, deprived of this right. In the Holy Quran (Surah At-Tawbah, verse 60), the poor and needy are identified as rightful recipients of zakat, and in the Hadiths, caring for widows is described as equivalent to performing major social deeds.

Devastating floods and climate change; raise concerns among residents of Ghazni

In recent years, Ghazni has increasingly been affected by climate change, with a rise in flooding causing significant damage to many families in the provincial center and its districts. Areas including Ghaib Qalandar, Hakim Sanayi Township, Khair Abad, Deh Khudaydad, Pirzada, Qala Amir Mohammad Khan, and Tawhid Abad in the provincial center, as well as parts of several districts, have repeatedly witnessed devastating floods.

‘Modelin brand’ workshop; a place where women learn and earn

A woman in Kabul has established a tailoring and handicrafts workshop, creating opportunities for other women to learn a profession and gain employment. At a time when unemployment is a serious challenge for women, her determination and creativity have opened new pathways for others to work and earn a living.