Health
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Migration Tragedy in Greece: 17 Refugees Dead off Crete
DID Press: Greek Coast Guard reported the discovery of 17 refugee bodies in a boat near Crete island. Two other passengers survived and said the vessel lost control due to a storm and rough sea conditions. The victims and survivors…
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Critical Role of Hydration: Benefits of Drinking Water
DID Press: Adequate water intake is among the simplest yet most crucial practices for maintaining overall health and physiological balance. Water is essential for regulating body temperature, facilitating nutrient transport, supporting cognitive function, and preserving skin vitality. Proper hydration also…
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UNICEF: Gaza Children Face Long-Term War Trauma
DID Press: A UNICEF spokesperson announced that nearly 70 children in Gaza have died since the ceasefire and warned that the physical injuries and psychological trauma of war could affect survivors for years. The UNICEF representative expressed deep concern over…
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Vitamin C Shields Lungs from Harmful Air Pollution
DID Press: Recent research shows that vitamin C can effectively protect lung cells against damage caused by air pollution and fine particulate matter. According to these studies, this powerful antioxidant can significantly reduce inflammation and cellular damage resulting from daily…
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UN Warns of Slow Rebuilding in Quake-Hit Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) says that weeks after the earthquake in northern Afghanistan, reconstruction in many affected areas remains slow, leaving homeless families facing serious risks as winter approaches. In its latest report,…
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UN OCHA: Afghanistan Faces Worst Food Crisis in 2 Decades
DID Press: The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has reached a critical point, with the United Nations warning that nearly 22 million people will require urgent life-saving assistance in 2026. According to the latest report from the UN Office for the…
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UNAMA: 1.5M Afghans Live with Disabilities, Children Most Vulnerable
DID Press: On the occasion of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) reported that approximately 1.5 million Afghans live with significant disabilities. A large portion of these disabilities are the result of…
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Int’l Bodies Urge Safe Health Access for Afghanistan Women
DID Press: On occasion of “Orange the World” marking the start of the annual 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence on November 25 — the European Union reaffirmed its support for health services in Afghanistan. The initiative aims to…
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13,000 People Living with HIV in Afghanistan, Reports UN
DID Press: According to the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), approximately 13,000 people in Afghanistan are living with HIV, primarily infected through drug use and contaminated syringes. On World AIDS Day, reports highlight expanded support services for people living…
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Iran, Balkh Sign Deal to Boost Medicine Production in Northern Afghanistan
DID Press: A memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Balkh Chamber of Industry and Commerce and several Iranian pharmaceutical companies to strengthen the medicine market in northern Afghanistan through joint production and imports. The agreement aims to expand…
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