Health
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More than 200 killed following a landslide in Congo
DID Press: International media have reported that following a landslide at a mine in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, more than 200 people lost their lives. This incident occurred at the ‘Rubaya’ mine in North Kivu province. According to reports,…
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WHO Warning About Intensification of Polio Virus in Southern Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization announced that the transmission of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) continues in Afghanistan, and the southern areas of the country have reported the highest number of cases. According to this organization, in the latest report…
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UN Launches Human Trafficking Risk Review in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office on Drugs and Crime and the International Organization for Migration (UNODC) have announced the launch of a joint collaboration to conduct a strategic assessment on human trafficking in persons and smuggling migrants in Afghanistan. The study…
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25000 Children Still in Tents after Kunar Quake
DID Press: Afghanistan office of Save the Children said that six months after the deadly earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, around 25,000 children in Kunar Province are still living in tents and continuing their education in temporary spaces, as homes and…
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2025 Becomes Deadliest Year for Journalists in 3 Decades
DID Press: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) says 2025 has been the deadliest year for journalists in the past three decades, with 129 journalists and media workers killed worldwide, while responses from governments and international institutions have been limited…
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Strong Earthquake Shakes Kabul and Northeast Afghanistan
DID Press: A relatively strong earthquake struck Afghanistan moments ago, shaking the capital Kabul and wide areas of the country, residents said. The tremors were sudden and clearly felt, forcing many people to flee their homes in panic. Local sources…
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Taliban Move Toward Pharmaceutical Self-Sufficiency
DID Press: Following a technical delegation meeting with EU representatives in Kabul, Taliban Ministry of Health prioritized domestic pharmaceutical production and reduced reliance on imports. A €170 million support package was pledged to bolster this initiative. During the session, the…
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Washington Stabbing Attack Leaves 4 Dead; Suspect Killed by Police
DID Press: A deadly stabbing incident in Washington claimed four lives on Tuesday morning, authorities said. The 32-year-old suspect was shot and killed by a police officer at the scene. The attack occurred in the Key Peninsula area, northwest of…
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Afghan Red Crescent Provides Free Medical Care to Over 4,000 Patients in Wardak
DID Press: Afghan Red Crescent Society reported that over 4,000 patients in Wardak Province received free medical services over the past month. Mobile health teams and staff from the society’s medical centers visited various districts, providing general examinations, medication distribution,…
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Nearly 3M Afghan Migrants Return in 2025, UN Warns of Humanitarian Strain
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said nearly 2.78 million Afghan migrants have returned to Afghanistan since the start of 2025, marking one of the largest return waves in recent years. According to OCHA data,…
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