Health
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Deadly Floods and Storms Cause Widespread Destruction Across Afghanistan
DID Press: National Disaster Management Authority reported that since March 26, severe weather-related disasters across Afghanistan have killed 157 people, injured hundreds, and caused extensive damage nationwide. According to the latest figures, a series of natural events—including heavy rainfall, flash…
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UN Warns Humanitarian Protection Is Collapsing as Aid Worker Death Toll Surges
DID Press: In 2025, at least 326 humanitarian workers were killed across 21 countries affiliated with the United Nations, with more than 560 deaths recorded in Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The organization described the figure as shocking and…
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Major Fire in Abunaser Farahi Port Contained with Iran’s Assistance
DID Press: Taliban security authorities in Farah province reported that a large fire at Abunaser Farahi Port was successfully contained with the assistance of Iran. According to officials, the blaze started due to negligence by port staff, igniting a tire…
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Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Lebanon and Gaza
DID Press: three journalists have been killed in Lebanon and Gaza Strip Amid continued Israeli assaults. According to reports, Susan Khalil, a reporter for Al-Manar TV, and Ghada Al-Daikh, a broadcaster with Sawt Al-Farah Radio, were killed during yesterday’s attacks…
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Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign to Launch in Afghanistan Next Week
DID Press: Afghanistan Polio-Free Organization has announced that a new nationwide polio vaccination campaign will begin next Monday (13 April 2026) across Afghanistan. According to the announcement, the program will be implemented broadly in all provinces except Daykundi Province and…
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UN: 4.2M People in Afghanistan Need Emergency Shelter
DID Press: UN-Habitat announced that in 2026, approximately 4.2 million people in Afghanistan urgently require emergency shelter and essential non-food items. The agency stressed on Wednesday (April 8) that responding quickly to these needs cannot be delayed, emphasizing that adequate…
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Health Crisis in Afghanistan: 14M in Urgent Need of Medical Services
DID Press: International Organization for Migration (IOM) has reported that approximately 14 million people in Afghanistan urgently require access to health services, highlighting the severity of the country’s humanitarian and medical crisis. On Tuesday, coinciding with World Health Day, the…
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Floods in Afghanistan Kill 132, Injure 192 Over 12 Days
DID Press: Taliban government authorities reported that heavy rains, flash floods, landslides, and lightning over the past 12 days have claimed at least 132 lives and left 192 others injured. The Taliban Ministry for Disaster Management stated that in the…
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UN Expert Warns Women’s Restrictions Are Driving Preventable Deaths in Afghanistan
DID Press: Richard Bennett, marking World Health Day, warned that continued restrictions on women—including limits on education and employment of female health workers—are intensifying suffering and leading to preventable deaths in Afghanistan. Bennett’s latest report indicates that sweeping restrictions on…
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Gaza Death Toll Rises to 72,302 as Attacks Continue
DID Press: Official sources report that the number of deaths in Gaza has surpassed 72,000 amid ongoing attacks and clashes in the region. The latest figures indicate a total of 72,302 fatalities, with a significant portion being civilians, including women…
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