Children
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Severe Malnutrition Crisis Overwhelms Hospitals in Southern Afghanistan
DID Press: A sharp rise in severe malnutrition in Afghanistan is overwhelming healthcare facilities in the country’s southern provinces, where hospitals are struggling to accommodate growing numbers of sick children. Meanwhile, declining humanitarian assistance and forecasts that 19.2 million people…
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Saudi-Led Coalition Strikes in Yemen Leave 907 Civilians Dead or Injured
DID Press: Yemen’s Ministry of Health says renewed attacks by the Saudi-led coalition have killed or injured 907 civilians, including 360 women and children. According to Al Mayadeen television, recent Saudi airstrikes on various parts of Yemen have killed 266…
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OCHA Warns Millions of Afghans Face Reduced Access to Healthcare
DID Press: United Nations has warned that funding shortages are disrupting the operations of health facilities and nutrition centres across Afghanistan, forcing some to close or suspend services and making it increasingly difficult for millions of people to access essential…
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Afghanistan to Launch New Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign
DID Press: Afghanistan’s Polio-Free initiative has announced that a new nationwide polio vaccination campaign is scheduled to begin on Monday, 11 Aqrab, across the country. The organization has urged families to ensure that children under the age of five receive…
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Afghan Farmers Return to Opium Poppy as Drought and Poverty Deepen
DID Press: Opium poppy cultivation in Afghanistan has increased sharply this year, according to the United Nations, amid declining farm incomes, falling crop prices and growing difficulties for rural families in meeting their basic needs. According to a new report…
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Saudi Arabia Pledges $500M to Support Global Polio Vaccination Efforts
DID Press: Saudi Arabia has pledged $500 million to support vaccination programmes and efforts to eradicate polio, including initiatives targeting children in Afghanistan and Pakistan. The funding comes amid concerns over the spread of wild poliovirus in Afghanistan and challenges…
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UNICEF: Uzbekistan Plays Key Role in Delivering Humanitarian Aid to Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says its centre in Termez, Uzbekistan, plays an important role in delivering and supplying vital humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan. In a statement, UNICEF said the centre plays a key role in transporting therapeutic food…
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UNICEF Calls for Nationwide Polio Vaccination in Afghanistan
DID Press: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for intensified national efforts to eradicate polio in Afghanistan and ensure that every child is vaccinated, marking World Polio Day. In a statement on Saturday, 24 October, UNICEF said the occasion…
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US Lawmaker Calls for Arrest of Israeli Commander in Hind Rajab Killing Case
DID Press: US Representative Rashida Tlaib has called on the US government to arrest Sean Glass, an Israeli military commander suspected of involvement in the killing of Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl, and investigate his role in the incident.…
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Five Years of Isolation and Reversal: Assessing Taliban Rule on International Day of the Girl
DID Press: As the world marks the International Day of the Girl, attention has once again turned to one of the region’s most pressing human rights and education crises. Five years have passed since the Taliban returned to power in…
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