Health
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Afghanistan-Uzbekistan Sign $67M Agreements, Set $500M Pharmaceutical Trade Goal
DID Press: A delegation from Afghanistan, led by Zelgay Aryan Azimi, visited Fergana and signed preliminary agreements worth a total of $67 million with local traders and industrialists. The visit is seen as a significant step in strengthening economic and…
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Over 31,000 Affected by Floods in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat) reported that over 31,000 people in Afghanistan were affected by flash floods in 2025, highlighting the country’s growing vulnerability to climate-related disasters. Officials from Afghanistan’s disaster management agencies noted that recent floods in…
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UN Appeals for $14.5M for Mine Clearance in Afghanistan
DID Press: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) in Afghanistan has announced that $14.5 million is required to implement mine-clearance operations and landmine risk education programs across the country. OCHA warned that millions of people in Afghanistan…
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Five Senior Taliban Officials Detained Over Corruption
DID Press: Five senior officials close to Taliban Ministry of Public Health, including Noorullah Darwish, have been arrested by Taliban intelligence on charges of administrative corruption. Sources indicate that these individuals are under investigation for cases involving abuse of authority.…
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214 Killed and Injured in Afghanistan Floods as Iran Expresses Condolences
DID Press: Following widespread flooding in several provinces of Afghanistan, the number of victims has reached at least 77 dead and 137 injured. The Embassy of Iran in Kabul issued a statement expressing condolences over the deaths and injuries of…
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New 50-Bed Infectious Disease Hospital Opens in Kunduz
DID Press: Afghanistan office of the World Health Organization announced that a new 50-bed infectious disease hospital has been inaugurated in Kunduz with financial support from the European Union. The facility is now providing essential healthcare services to residents across…
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Over 700 Killed and 600 Injured in Pakistani Strikes on Afghanistan
DID Press: Deputy spokesperson of the Taliban announced that Pakistani attacks on various regions of Afghanistan between February 22 and April 4 resulted in the deaths of 761 people and injuries to 626 others. Hamdullah Fitrat stated that the strikes…
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US Military Faces Structural, Cultural, and Operational Crises Despite $1T Budget
DID News: Despite a budget nearing $1 trillion and its status as one of the world’s most powerful militaries, the United States Army faces a series of structural, cultural, and managerial crises that could severely weaken its combat effectiveness in…
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Heavy Rains Across Afghanistan Kill 61, Destroy Thousands of Homes and Farms
DID Press: Recent heavy rains across Afghanistan have resulted in significant casualties and damage. According to official Taliban government statistics, 61 people have died, 116 injured, and 4 remain missing due to these events. The disasters have fully or partially…
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Afghanistan Records 467 Mine Casualties in 2025
DID Press: According to data from the Mine Action Coordination and Integration Directorate (DMAC) and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), contamination from landmines and unexploded ordnance remains a serious humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan. In 2025, a total…
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