Public Health
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Afghanistan
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,…
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Afghanistan
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…
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Health
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…
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Government
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…
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Afghanistan
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…
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Afghanistan
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…
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Government
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…
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Afghanistan
UNDP Fully Equips ICU at Balkh Regional Hospital
DID Press: Afghanistan office of the United Nations Development Programme announced that the intensive care unit (ICU) at the Balkh Regional Hospital is now operating at full capacity, one year after becoming operational. According to UNDP, the ICU was established…
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Afghanistan
WHO: Funding Crisis Shuts 150 Health Centers in Afghanistan
DID Press: World Health Organization has warned that a severe funding shortfall has forced the closure or suspension of 150 health facilities across Afghanistan, putting access to essential healthcare for 14.4 million people at serious risk. According to the WHO,…
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Afghanistan
Haqqani: Afghans Still Face Serious Barriers to Healthcare Access
DID Press: Sirajuddin Haqqani, the interior minister of the Taliban-led administration, has said that people in Afghanistan continue to face significant challenges in accessing healthcare services, stressing the need for stronger international support. According to the Ministry of Interior, Haqqani…
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