Health
-
UNICEF Delivers AFN 37M in Medical Supplies to Farah Clinics
DID Press: UNICEF has delivered AFN 37 million worth of medical and non-medical equipment to 65 healthcare facilities in Afghanistan’s western Farah Province, as health authorities say the assistance will help ease critical shortages of medical supplies. According to UNICEF,…
Read More » -
5 Afghan Migrants Found Dead, 14 Still Missing in Nimroz Desert
DID Press: The bodies of five Afghan migrants who disappeared while attempting to reach Iran through an irregular border route have been found in the deserts of Afghanistan’s western Nimroz province, while 14 others remain missing as search operations continue.…
Read More » -
Karzai Calls Universal Education Key to Tackling Child Malnutrition
DID Press: Former Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai has called for greater efforts to address Afghanistan’s worsening child malnutrition crisis, saying universal access to education is essential for building long-term resilience and reducing dependence on foreign aid. Citing reports from international…
Read More » -
Climate Change Fuels Deadlier Heatwaves as Global Death Toll Rises
DID Press: Record-breaking heatwaves in 2026 have intensified warnings over the accelerating climate crisis, with official data and scientific studies indicating that extreme heat has claimed more than 10,000 lives across Europe in recent weeks. Experts warn that without substantial…
Read More » -
Water Crisis Deepens in Gaza as War Leaves Drinking Water Scarce
DID Press: Access to safe drinking water has become one of the most urgent humanitarian challenges in the Gaza Strip, where residents are forced to navigate dangerous, rubble-strewn streets and wait for hours to secure daily water supplies amid widespread…
Read More » -
UNICEF Warns 3.7M Afghan Children Face Malnutrition Risk
DID Press: UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that 3.7 million children under the age of five in Afghanistan face an increased risk of malnutrition as the country approaches its annual peak malnutrition season. In a new report titled “Too…
Read More » -
Taliban Cut Corporate and Private Hospital Tax Rate to 10 Percent
DID Press: Taliban administration has announced a reduction in taxes across four economic sectors, lowering the income tax rate for companies and private hospitals to 10 percent, excluding mining companies. Abdul Salam Hanafi, the Taliban’s deputy prime minister for administrative…
Read More » -
US Senator Lindsey Graham Dies After Sudden Illness
DID Press: The office of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham has announced that the Republican lawmaker died following a “brief and sudden illness.” No further details about the nature of his illness or the circumstances surrounding his death were immediately released.…
Read More » -
WHO Warns Closure of 150 Health Centers Threatens Polio Fight in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the closure of more than 150 health facilities across Afghanistan since the beginning of 2026 has significantly reduced access to essential healthcare services and poses a serious threat to ongoing polio…
Read More » -
Water Shortages Deepen Humanitarian Hardship for Palestinian Families
DID Press: Extensive damage to water supply infrastructure in Khan Younis has intensified the water crisis, leaving thousands of Palestinian families struggling to meet their daily needs. According to local sources, damage to the city’s main water distribution network has…
Read More »