Health
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Taliban Seize Pakistani Drug Shipment Worth AFN 7.5M
DID Press: Taliban security forces in western Afghanistan have intercepted a shipment of 250 cartons of Pakistani medicines valued at approximately 7.5 million Afghanis in Farah Province, officials said. According to the Taliban police command in Farah, the consignment was…
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WHO Warns of Rising Skin Disease Outbreak in Gaza Displacement Camps
DID Press: Health officials in Gaza Strip have warned of a rapidly worsening public health crisis in displacement camps, where increasing cases of skin and infectious diseases are being reported amid deteriorating living conditions. Rami al-Shiyah, head of reception and…
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OCHA: Millions of Afghan Children Face Severe Malnutrition Crisis in 2026
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Afghanistan’s worsening humanitarian crisis could leave 3.7 million children suffering from severe acute malnutrition in 2026. According to the report, malnutrition indicators are rising across 26…
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Teen Dies from Injuries After Herat Protest Crackdown
DID Press: A 16-year-old boy injured during the suppression of protests in western Afghanistan’s Herat province has died after several days in hospital, local sources confirmed. Local residents said the teenager, identified as Mortaza, was shot during demonstrations in the…
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Attacks on Education Surge 40%, With 8,500 Incidents Recorded Worldwide
DID Press: Attacks on education have risen by more than 40 percent globally over the past two years, with at least 8,500 incidents documented across 83 countries, according to findings cited by Human Rights Watch. The organization, citing the latest…
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UN Says Alleged Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 13 Afghan Civilians, Including 11 Children
DID Press: UN expressed deep concern over civilian casualties in eastern Afghanistan, reporting that alleged Pakistani airstrikes in the provinces of Kunar, Khost, and Paktika have killed at least 13 civilians, including 11 children. The UN said the reported strikes…
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WHO Health Awareness Campaign Reaches More Than 37,000 People in Badakhshan
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has provided health awareness outreach to more than 37,000 residents in Afghanistan’s Badakhshan Province, educating communities about diseases, warning signs, and the importance of timely treatment. Funded by the European Union, the campaign aims…
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7.8 Magnitude Quake Strikes Southern Philippines, Tsunami Warning Issued
DID Press: A powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck southern Philippines on Monday morning, triggering tsunami warnings across several coastal areas and causing at least three fatalities and four injuries, according to local authorities. Officials said multiple buildings in General Santos City…
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Afghan Migrant Doctors Provide Free Medical Services in Mashhad Charity Camp
DID Press: A group of Afghan migrant doctors, specialists, and medical graduates in Iran have delivered more than 2,500 free medical and pharmaceutical services in a charity medical camp held in the Golshahr area of Mashhad. The volunteer initiative, organized…
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UN Warns Afghanistan Faces Above-Average Heat This Month
DID Press: United Nations has warned that Afghanistan is likely to experience above-average temperatures this month, alongside near-normal rainfall levels, according to a new climate outlook. The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) said its Afghanistan office…
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