Goiter disease on the rise in Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir
Residents of the provinces of Parwan, Kapisa, and Panjshir have told Salam Watandar that the prevalence of goiter (known locally as “Jaghur”) among women in these areas is increasing.
Category: Health
Pakistan declares health emergency due to toxic smog
Pakistan’s Punjab has declared a health emergency due to toxic smog and warned a three-day lockdown may be enforced if air quality conditions do not improve.
IE Health ministry rejects WHO report on 23 new polio cases
However, Sharafat Zaman Amarkhil, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, in a written message to Salam Watandar, said that no positive cases of polio have been registered in Afghanistan this year so far.
A coffee a day could be good for your health
MONITORING (SW) – In the past, coffee was associated with increased health risks. But research from the last decade finds that drinking coffee may actually
Underage marriages, early childbirths continue to risk women’s lives
Women who have experienced childbirth at very young age share their stories of suffering from various physical and mental health issues. They explain that underage marriage and early childbirth pose significant threats to both mothers and their children.
ARCS to help 89 seriously ill children get treatment in Germany
The ARCS officials further explain that the number of patients suffering from severe burns and bone infections in Afghanistan is high, and the treatment capacity of the German Peace Village should be increased to accommodate more patients.
UNICEF reports 6.1 million Afghans accessing essential healthcare
UNICEF reported that it supported 2,400 medical facilities across various provinces in Afghanistan in September of 2024.
Polio vaccination drive kicks off in 16 provinces
The campaign will last for three days and aims to vaccinate approximately 6.2 million children under the age of five against polio.
Obstetricians warn against hormonal birth control methods
Obstetricians confirm that the use of contraceptive pills can indeed result in various health complications for women.
EU allocates 31 million euros for Afghanistan’s health sector
The EU has issued a statement indicating that 16 million euros will be provided to the WHO and 15 million euros to the UNFPA.
No public testing facility for pregnant women with “Rh negative” blood type in Herat
Many women are losing their children due to a lack of awareness regarding this critical health issue.
Consanguineous marriages continue to cause health complications
Consanguineous marriages or marriages among relatives are widespread in Afghanistan due to familial and cultural ties, leading to a number of genetic diseases, resulting in serious health issues for children.
