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.
Category: Soceity
Over 8,000 patients receive free eye treatment in Kabul
Many of the treated patients reported regaining their vision post-surgery.
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.
Kabul residents in dire straits amid soaring rental prices
A recent survey conducted by Salam Watandar involving 30 tenants and representatives from various real estate offices in Kabul reveals that rental prices have significantly increased over the past three years.
Tale of cobblers highlights the unspoken struggles of countless
The stories of these cobblers highlight the unspoken struggles of countless men who, due to joblessness or low-paying work, cannot provide for their families.
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.
Equal rights to education, jobs: Women in Laghman demand justice
Women with hearing loss and vision impairment in Laghman are challenging the stigma surrounding disabilities, asserting that their conditions do not define their abilities.
Kabul residents irked by persistent electricity outages
Residents from various neighborhoods in Kabul city are expressing their frustration over a rise in power outages in recent days, with many reporting that they spend most nights without electricity.
Single mothers bearing the brunt of the restrictions on women
With the mounting restrictions on women’s employment, many single mothers have lost their income sources and turned to domestic labour for survival.
A year on, Herat reels from devastation of the earthquake
A year after the devastating earthquake in the Zinda Jan district of Herat, survivors report ongoing struggles with access to basic living essentials.
Gauging the social media usage trends among youngsters
Over the past decade, social media has become an integral part of the lives of young people in Afghanistan, serving diverse purposes such as passing the time and escape unemployment or a platform for educational programs and skill development.
Hundreds of youngsters enlisted for vocational training
The trainees will receive education in seven fields such as computer skills, English language, tailoring, automotive technology, home appliance repair, construction plumbing, and pipeline installation.
