Meanwhile, women interviewed for this report say they were forced into marriage without their consent based on decisions made by their families. According to them, these marriages have resulted in psychological trauma, dissatisfaction, and emotional difficulties.
Stretch marks, medically known as ‘striae’, are lines that develop on the skin as a result of excessive stretching. They commonly appear during pregnancy, puberty, or periods of rapid weight change. For many women, these marks become a source of concern about their physical appearance.
Findings by Salam Watandar, based on data from Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health, international organizations, and interviews with medical specialists, indicate that cesarean deliveries are on the rise in Afghanistan.
According to dentists, hormonal changes during different stages of a woman’s life—from puberty and menstruation to pregnancy—are among the major factors contributing to dental and gum problems. These changes can lead to gum inflammation, bleeding, tooth decay, and increased tooth sensitivity.
A number of pregnant women in Kunduz are experiencing swelling of the body, a condition that disrupts their daily lives and requires proper awareness and medical care. Doctors warn that this condition, particularly during the final months of pregnancy, can have serious consequences for both mother and baby.
World Health Organization (WHO) Afghanistan, on the occasion of “World No Tobacco Day,” has stated that tobacco and nicotine companies deliberately design their products to hook users.
Curettage is a medical procedure used to clean the uterus. According to doctors, it is performed in cases such as incomplete miscarriage, retained tissue or placenta in the uterus, severe bleeding, and other conditions that threaten the mother’s health. However, the experiences of women in Badghis show that the procedure is far more than a simple medical measure, as it is often accompanied by anxiety, pain, and numerous challenges.
Cleaning and preparing the house before Eid is one of Afghanistan’s long-standing traditions. Many women in Afghanistan still carry out this exhausting work without taking breaks. The tradition is considered so important among Afghan women that even pregnant women, despite being aware of the potential risks, continue to carry out pre-Eid house cleaning several times a year without hesitation.
The United Nations Population Fund in Afghanistan (UNFPA) has said that Afghanistan is the fifth country with the highest cases of obstetric fistula in the world.
25 female doctors, who in addition to their official regular daytime duties also take turns working night shifts in hospitals, say that due to the shortage of medical staff in healthcare centers, they are compelled to endure heavy and continuous workloads. According to them, this situation has led to severe fatigue and psychological stress.
Animal Health officials in the province, after technical investigations, have identified the primary cause of the livestock deaths as the simultaneous outbreak of three infectious diseases: blackleg, anthrax, and enterotoxemia.
The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate has announced that a sub-national polio vaccination campaign begins today across 20 provinces.
