Health
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Afghanistan’s Only Astronaut Abdul Ahad Momand Dies at 67
DID Press: Abdul Ahad Momand, Afghanistan’s first and only astronaut, has died in Germany at the age of 67 after battling cancer, according to sources close to his family. Momand had been living with his family in the city of…
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Aid Agencies Warn of Worsening Hunger Crisis in Gaza
DID Press: Humanitarian organizations have warned of a deepening food crisis in the Gaza Strip as restrictions on the entry of flour and fuel continue to disrupt bread production, leaving thousands of residents facing growing hardship. Field reports indicate that…
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France Heatwave Alert Covers Two-Thirds of Country as Temperatures Soar
DID Press: Nearly two-thirds of France has been placed under an orange weather alert as a severe heatwave intensifies, raising concerns of conditions comparable to the deadly August 2003 heatwave that claimed more than 14,800 lives. Authorities say 60 administrative…
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Afghanistan, Uzbekistan Expand Cooperation in Pharmaceutical Sector
DID Press: Cooperation between Uzbekistan and Afghanistan is set to expand in the pharmaceutical sector following high-level talks focused on drug production, regulatory standards, and market access. A delegation from Afghanistan’s National Food and Drug Authority (AFDA) held discussions with…
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India Sends 5 Tons of Essential Medicines to Afghanistan
DID Press: Ministry of External Affairs of India said it has delivered five tons of essential medicines to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian assistance, reaffirming New Delhi’s continued support for Kabul. Indian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal announced in…
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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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