Health
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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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Alcohol Consumption in US: Wide Prevalence, Gender Gap, and Major Social and Economic Impact
DID Press: New statistical analyses show that alcohol consumption remains widespread in the United States, although recent years have seen a gradual decline alongside significant public health, social, and economic consequences. Overall consumption trends According to data referenced from U.S.…
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Heavy Rain and Flood Risk Alert Issued for 16 Afghanistan Provinces
DID Press: Taliban’s meteorological authorities have warned of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and possible flash floods across 16 provinces during June 3–4, urging residents to take precautionary measures. According to the Taliban administration’s disaster preparedness agency, forecasts from the national meteorological…
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WHO: Afghanistan Facing Severe Child Malnutrition Crisis
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis, with an estimated 3.7 million children under the age of five expected to suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026. In a new report, WHO…
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Iran Faces Codeine Supply Pressure After Decline in Afghan Opium Cultivation
DID Press: A spokesperson for Iran’s Association of Pharmacists says shortages of medicines such as codeine are partly linked to difficulties in securing raw materials, including impacts from reduced opium cultivation in Afghanistan. Hadi Ahmadi stated that the shortage of…
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OCHA Warns Restrictions Worsen Maternal Mortality Crisis in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that Afghanistan continues to record one of the highest maternal mortality rates globally, with approximately 600 deaths per 100,000 live births. In its latest report, OCHA emphasized…
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