Health
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Polio Transmission Risk Persists in Afghanistan, WHO Warns
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) warned that the risk of polio transmission in Afghanistan remains, despite nationwide vaccination efforts. In its latest report, the WHO said the poliovirus continues to circulate in parts of the country, particularly in the…
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Kabul Municipality Steps Up Cleanup of Barriers and Trash
DID Press: Kabul Municipality has stepped up operations to remove concrete barriers and clear accumulated waste across the city, aiming to create a more organized urban environment and safer streets for residents. Officials said the initiative focuses on areas with…
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China Developing Anti-Aging Pill Promising 150-Year Lifespan
DID Press: A biotechnology company in southern China, Lonvi Biosciences, is developing a new pill aimed at slowing down aging — and potentially extending human life to as much as 150 years, according to a report by NYT. The company’s…
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Afghanistan Facing Environmental Crisis due to Rapid Urbanization and Infrastructure Gaps
DID Press: Inefficient waste and water resource management, a severe shortage of green spaces, and uncontrolled, substandard construction are among the issues that have undermined the foundations of environmental health in Afghanistan. In addition, the absence of a comprehensive urban…
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UN Warns of Humanitarian Catastrophe in Al-Fasher, Sudan
DID Press: The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights warned that Al-Fasher city in Sudan is facing one of the most severe humanitarian crisis in recent years. According to the agency, hundreds of civilians, including women and…
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Helicopter Crashes in US; 1 Dead, 2 in Critical Status
DID Press: One person dead and two others critically injured when a medical helicopter crashed in Tennessee, local authorities reported. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. near 7100 Cairo Bend Road in Wilson County. Scott Moore, a spokesperson for the…
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Islamic Development Bank to Build $24M Cardiac Hospital in Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Finance of Taliban government announced that the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) will fund the construction of a modern 100-bed cardiac hospital in Kabul, at an estimated cost of $24 million USD. According to an official statement,…
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UN: Afghanistan Emerging as Regional Hub for Synthetic Drugs
DID Press: UN warned that while opium cultivation in Afghanistan has declined significantly, the country is rapidly becoming a regional center for synthetic drug production, posing potentially more complex risks than the traditional opium trade for both Afghanistan and its…
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49 Afghan Children Return Home after Treatment in Germany
DID Press: 49 Afghan children who had been sent to Germany for specialized medical treatment have returned home after completing their recovery, Afghan Red Crescent Society announced on Thursday. According to the statement, the children were sent to Germany in…
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Afghanistan’s Deadly Quakes Deepen Humanitarian Crisis
DID Press: A senior Red Cross official warned that recent earthquakes in Afghanistan have further worsened living conditions for millions already struggling under economic collapse and severe drought. Régis Savioz, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) regional director…
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