Misdiagnosis in Afghanistan leaves patients in the lurch
In Afghanistan, where access to quality healthcare is scarce, many patients endure the consequences of misdiagnoses, leading to delayed treatments and further deterioration of their
Category: Health
UNICEF vaccinated 11.6 million Afghan children against polio in last year
In 2024 year, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan vaccinated 11.6 million children under the age of five against polio.
TB claims 10,000 lives annually in Afghanistan
Officials from the Ministry of Public Health stated on Monday that approximately 75,000 people contract tuberculosis (TB) annually in Afghanistan, and of these, 10,000 lose their lives to the disease.
Unqualified staff in Logar pharmacies pose health risks, say locals
POL-E-ALAM (SW) – Residents of Logar province, Afghanistan, have raised concerns over the presence of “unqualified” individuals working in pharmacies, putting the health and safety
Stigma and lack of support deter youths from seeking help for mental health
Salam Watandar has conducted interviews with 30 young individuals in Afghanistan suffering from mental health issues to examine their access to related services.
With medication hard to access, Anemia grips girls in Ghazni
Girls in Afghanistan’s Ghazni province are suffering from anemia, saying that the consequences of the condition are presenting them with serious challenges. They add that ensuring a steady supply of anemia medication is difficult for them.
Self-medication on the rise in Takhar, leading to health risks
Self-medication has been on the rise in Taloqan, the capital of Takhar province, as well as in its remote districts.
Marriage triples risk of obesity in men, study reveals
Marriage triples the risk of obesity for men, but does not affect women, according to research. Global obesity rates have more than doubled since 1990, with more than 2.5 billion adults and children classed as being overweight or obese. Worldwide, more than half of adults and a third of children are predicted to be overweight or obese by 2050.
Measles outbreak in three Afghan provinces causing daily child deaths, MSF reports
Doctors Without Borders/ Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has reported a significant increase in measles cases among children in three Afghan provinces.
Afghan women falling prey to tonsillitis owing to poor hygiene, poor nutrition
Several doctors report that neglecting personal hygiene, poor nutrition, and an irregular lifestyle are key factors causing women in Afghanistan to develop tonsillitis (or enlarged
Measles outbreak in Paktia soars by 60%
Officials from the Directorate of Public Health in Paktia say that the incidence of measles among children in the province has increased by 60%.
WHO supports 131 health centers across Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO) branch in Afghanistan announced that in January 2025, it supported 131 healthcare centers across 20 provinces in the country.
