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Afghanistan
WHO: Southern Afghanistan Remains Key Polio Hotspot
DID Press: Afghanistan continues to face transmission of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1), with the country’s southern provinces remaining the main area of concern in efforts to eradicate the disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) has warned. According to a…
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Afghanistan Records 4 New Polio Cases, Total Reaches 19 in 2026
DID Press: World Health Organization (WHO) has reported four new cases of wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) in Afghanistan, bringing the country’s total number of confirmed cases since the beginning of 2026 to 19. According to the WHO Eastern Mediterranean…
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OCHA Warns Afghanistan’s Health Sector Faces 63% Funding Shortfall
DID Press: United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has warned that only 37% of the funding requested for Afghanistan’s health sector has been secured, leaving critical medical services in underserved areas facing a severe resource crisis.…
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Afghanistan Launches 10-Day Nationwide Polio Vaccination Campaign
DID Press: Afghanistan on Saturday launched a 10-day nationwide polio vaccination campaign aimed at immunizing about 10 million children, following the reporting of 11 polio cases in the country since the beginning of 2026. The Afghanistan Polio-Free Initiative said the…
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Afghanistan
WHO Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis After Afghanistan Floods
DID Press: The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan following recent flash floods, saying widespread damage to homes, infrastructure, and health facilities has increased the urgent need for humanitarian assistance. The WHO said…
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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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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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WHO Warns of Rising Skin Disease Outbreak in Gaza Displacement Camps
DID Press: Health officials in Gaza Strip have warned of a rapidly worsening public health crisis in displacement camps, where increasing cases of skin and infectious diseases are being reported amid deteriorating living conditions. Rami al-Shiyah, head of reception and…
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Afghanistan
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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