WHO warns of rapid increase in cancer patients by 2050
KABUL (SW) – On World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a report forecasting a rapid increase in the number of people affected by cancer globally by 2050.
KABUL (SW) – On World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a report forecasting a rapid increase in the number of people affected by cancer globally by 2050.
GHAZNI CITY (SW) – A number of doctors and medical staff in Ghazni Regional Hospital have mentioned a significant reduction in their salaries, saying that it has caused them to face a difficult economic situation.
CHARIKAR, PARWAN (SW) – As winter sets in, residents in various provinces, including Parwan, turn to coal as a primary source of heating for their homes, while this is common, toxic fumes of coal poses challenges and hardships for the residents of Parwan, which sometimes takes a toll on its residents.
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has initiated the anti-polio vaccination campaign in 21 provinces of Afghanistan on Monday.
PAKTIA (SW) – A number of patients seeking treatment at the 30-bed hospital in Zurmat district of Paktia have voiced their grievances regarding the inadequate health facilities and equipment in the hospital. These patients are facing challenges and difficulties due to the lack of essential health resources in the medical facility.
KABUL (SW) – The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH), led by Acting Minister Qalandar Ebad, highlights the priority of improving the capacity of Afghan doctors and calls for Chinese cooperation in the health sector.
KABUL (SW) – In a significant step towards inclusivity, the de-facto government in collaboration with the National Examinations Authority, recently has conducted the national examination for the specialization course of medical students in Kabul city. Notably, the examination witnessed the participation of women.
MONITORING (SW) – Israeli forces, advancing deep into western Khan Younis in Gaza’s bloodiest fighting so far in January, stormed one hospital and put another under siege on Monday, cutting off the wounded from trauma care, Palestinian officials said.
MONITOIRNG (SW) – On Friday, the UN Women’s agency said that two mothers are killed every hour in Israel’s war on Gaza.
KABUL (SW) – The dawn of 2024 brings no respite in the plight of Afghan women and girls reeling from persisting restrictions and tragedies as Salam Watandar takes a glance at some of the key events that shaped their lives in 2023.
FAIZABAD CITY (SW) – Residents of Faizabad, the center of Badakhshan, have raised concerns about the inadequate staffing levels and the specialist personnel in the emergency department of the Provincial Hospital.
BAGHLAN (SW) – Residents of Pol-e-Khomri, the center of Baghlan, note a recent surge in the usage of plastic and disposable dishes in local restaurants and roadside establishments.