Category: Health

ICRC: more than 24,000 earthquake-affected people treated in Afghanistan

The Afghanistan office of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) says it has treated more than 24,000 people affected by earthquakes across the country.

Japan donates over $6 million to fight Polio in Afghanistan

Masamoto Kenichi said, “My country has allocated over 6.26 million dollars from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for this campaign, which will be implemented by UNICEF starting this month. The goal is to ensure that every child in Afghanistan can access oral polio vaccines without interruption, both through routine programs and national campaigns.”

World Cancer Day: WHO urges early detection to save lives

WHO announced in a statement on Wednesday, February 4, on their X account that even small actions to prevent cancer can save lives.

Rising synthetic drug use in Afghanistan – UN

UNODC’s report recently shows that drug use in Afghanistan is still mainly influenced by traditional substances; however, the consumption of synthetic drugs and the misuse of medical medicines are on the rise.

Afghan women still unaware of cervical cancer

She said: “I don’t understand anything about cervical cancer. If I have pain or infection in my genital area, I feel ashamed and usually don’t tell anyone. In our province, there aren’t many female specialist doctors, and even at the health center, examinations are basic.”

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

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.