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Afghanistan: Food insecurity and malnutrition threaten ‘an entire

(4 days ago) WEB15 March 2022 Humanitarian Aid. People in Afghanistan are today facing a food insecurity and malnutrition crisis of “unparalleled proportions”, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator said on Tuesday. Ramiz Alakbarov, who also serves as Deputy Special Representative, issued a statement saying that acute hunger in the country rose from

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/03/1113982

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Afghanistan's health system suffers critical underfunding, calls for

(3 days ago) WEBAfghanistan's health system suffers critical underfunding, calls for donor support. Launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO), a new Alert underscores the crucial importance of ramping up investment in healthcare services provision in Afghanistan, particularly in the underserved areas where the healthcare …

https://www.who.int/news/item/18-08-2023-afghanistan-s-health-system-suffers-critical-underfunding--calls-for-donor-support

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Afghans deprived of healthcare by poverty, restrictions …

(3 days ago) WEBPress Release 6 February 2023. Kabul – A dysfunctional health system, widespread poverty and increased restrictions placed on women are at the heart of the current humanitarian crisis in

https://www.msf.org/afghans-deprived-healthcare-poverty-restrictions-and-dysfunctional-system

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Afghanistan's health system under the Taliban: key challenges

(5 days ago) WEBAdditionally, poverty and food insecurity continue to afect the health status of Afghans, with estimates of nearly 20 million people in need of food assistance.18 Food insecurity will also contribute to increased malnutrition and child and maternal mortality. Alongside Afghanistan’s worsening economy, where more than 90% of people live under

https://www.thelancet.com/pdfs/journals/lancet/PIIS0140-6736(22)01806-2.pdf

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Afghan women and children’s health: Three main challenges under …

(3 days ago) WEBIn August 2021 the Taliban took over Afghanistan, as the country was battling the third wave of COVID-19, with 155 132 confirmed cases and 7128 deaths (September 25, 2021) [].Despite significant progress in the health care system over the last 17 years under the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, largely attributable to the …

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8684792/

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Peace and health in Afghanistan - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WEBAfter years of war and political instability, Afghanistan is at a potentially historic crossroads. On Feb 29, 2020, a peace deal was agreed between the Taliban and the USA. The anticipated resumption of …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30643-7/fulltext

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Afghanistan: A health-care system on life support

(6 days ago) WEBArticle 13 August 2022 Afghanistan. To prevent the collapse of the secondary-health-care system, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) launched the Hospital Resilience Project (HRP), supporting 33 hospitals with a total capacity of 7,057 beds and reaching about 26 million people. The support includes paying the salaries of nearly

https://www.icrc.org/en/document/afghanistan-health-care-system-life-support

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“I Would Like Four Kids — If We Stay Alive”: Women’s …

(Just Now) WEB(New York, May 6, 2021) – Falling donor support for essential services in Afghanistan is reducing women’s access to essential health care, Human Rights Watch said in a report released today

https://www.hrw.org/report/2021/05/06/i-would-four-kids-if-we-stay-alive/womens-access-health-care-afghanistan

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Afghanistan: health sector gains in peril - The Lancet

(3 days ago) WEBWith the recent collapse of the Afghan Government and the Taliban's takeover, previous investments in building a resilient health system are in jeopardy. 35 million people, including 7 million children under 5, are in danger of losing their basic right of access to essential health services.1 Malnutrition among children and women is …

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(21)02049-3/fulltext

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In Afghanistan, women take their lives out of desperation, Human …

(4 days ago) WEBIt comes as the top UN rights forum in Geneva agreed to Member States’ request for a rare Urgent Debate on the issue this Friday. Addressing the Council, Fawzia Koofi, former deputy speaker of the Afghan Parliament, said lack of opportunity and ailing mental health, was taking a terrible toll: "Every day there is at least one or two women …

https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/07/1121852

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Afghanistan/healthcare challenges – Human Rights & Public …

(9 days ago) WEBAfghanistan is facing significant challenges in its healthcare system because of the ongoing conflict and political instability. These challenges including a lack of infrastructure, shortage of healthcare professionals, limited availability of essential medical supplies, and difficulties in reaching remote and conflict-affected areas.

https://liberties.aljazeera.com/en/afghanistan-healthcare-challenges/

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Afghanistan: Economic Roots of the Humanitarian Crisis

(2 days ago) WEBAfghanistan’s healthcare system has largely collapsed, which has had a devastating impact on maternal and infant health, and women and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health care

https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/03/01/afghanistan-economic-roots-humanitarian-crisis

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To sustain maternal and newborn health in Afghanistan under the …

(Just Now) WEBFollowing the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in August 2021 and the Taliban’s rapid takeover, maternal and newborn health are at risk while the long term impact remains to be seen. During previous Taliban control (1996-2001), maternal and newborn health outcomes were among the worst globally, with maternal mortality ratios …

https://www.bmj.com/content/376/bmj.o653

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Economic Causes of Afghanistan’s Humanitarian Crisis

(4 days ago) WEBAfghanistan’s healthcare system is barely functioning, which has had a devastating impact on maternal and infant health and women and girls’ access to sexual and reproductive health care

https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/08/04/economic-causes-afghanistans-humanitarian-crisis

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Afghanistan crisis: Facts, FAQs, and how to help World Vision

(1 days ago) WEBChildren and families in Afghanistan are facing a growing humanitarian crisis, the result of decades of conflict, chronic poverty, and recurrent natural disasters. The dire situation includes a hunger crisis, a near-collapse of the health system, devastation to schools, and the destruction of family livelihoods.

https://www.worldvision.org/disaster-relief-news-stories/afghanistan-crisis-facts

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Challenges faced by healthcare workers in Afghanistan amidst the …

(3 days ago) WEBThe massive economic crisis has forced many people into intense poverty. 9 Healthcare workers are not being paid their salaries and allowances for months. 10 This has caused mental health issues as the economic crisis continues surging. The country's fragile situation will further deteriorate with the imminent approach of the freezing winter

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9040397/

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Living in Afghan war zone, fleeing the country takes toll on mental …

(4 days ago) WEBHowever, since the Taliban seized the Afghan capital of Kabul on Aug. 14, tens of thousands of people have fled the country. U.S. troops and other Americans in the country are continuing to

https://abcnews.go.com/International/living-afghan-war-zone-fleeing-country-takes-toll/story?id=79676790

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Acute health needs in Afghanistan must be urgently - ReliefWeb

(5 days ago) WEBAfghanistan. Acute health needs in Afghanistan must be urgently addressed and health gains protected Format News and Press Release Source. WHO; Posted 22 Sep 2021 Originally published 22 Sep 2021

https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/acute-health-needs-afghanistan-must-be-urgently-addressed-and-health-gains

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Afghanistan - Traveler view Travelers' Health CDC

(7 days ago) WEBBe aware of current health issues in Afghanistan. Learn how to protect yourself. Level 2 Practice Enhanced Precautions. Global Polio April 26, 2024 Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines.

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/afghanistan

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Three years after the US exit, Afghanistan still needs our help

(3 days ago) WEBEarthquakes happen frequently in Afghanistan, with 23 in the last 20 years, all of which registered as 4.6 magnitude or higher on the Richter scale. However, on Oct. 7, a 6.3 magnitude earthquake

https://thehill.com/opinion/international/4670149-three-years-after-the-us-exit-afghanistan-still-needs-our-help/

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Supporting Mental Health in Afghanistan - ReliefWeb

(7 days ago) WEBDevastated by decades of war, political violence, instability and poverty mental health problems affect every household. With the ongoing crisis in Afghanistan, many people have become displaced

https://reliefweb.int/report/afghanistan/supporting-mental-health-afghanistan

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Women in Afghanistan struggle with soaring mental health issues: …

(4 days ago) WEBSince the Taliban’s takeover in Afghanistan, they have prohibited girls from attending school beyond the sixth grade. This restriction has contributed to mental health issues among young girls, leaving them with a bleak future. Additionally, the severe humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan has pressured families into consenting to underage

https://www.khaama.com/women-in-afghanistan-struggle-with-soaring-mental-health-issues-report/

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Treating Afghanistan’s Invisible Mental Health Crisis

(5 days ago) WEBHealing broken lives and traumas. About 60% of the callers were women. The rise of gender-based violence, lack of access to healthcare, and barriers to education, employment, and equality mean that women often bear the brunt of Afghanistan’s mental health burden. “Misconceptions surrounding mental health perpetuate the belief that …

https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/story/treating-afghanistans-invisible-mental-health-crisis/

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King Leads Bipartisan Letter Urging the Appropriations Committee …

(2 days ago) WEBThe peer-reviewed Traumatic Brain Injury and Psychological Health Research Program (TBIPHRP) was established in FY2007 in response to the increase of traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) and psychological health issues experienced by our servicemembers deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

https://www.king.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/king-leads-bipartisan-letter-urging-the-appropriations-committee-to-boost-investments-in-traumatic-brain-injury-research

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Afghanistan floods kill at least 153, Taliban interior ministry says

(5 days ago) WEBThe official death toll from devastating flash floods in northern Afghanistan has risen to 153 people across three provinces, the Taliban's interior ministry said on Saturday, while the World Food

https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/death-toll-afghanistan-floods-rises-151-says-taliban-interior-ministry-2024-05-11/

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Afghanistan: Stronger prevention measures needed amid measles …

(1 days ago) WEBEarly vaccination is essential. Bilal and Ali Ramin are some of the lucky ones. Although it is a common childhood disease, measles can be deadly when complicated by other health issues such as malnutrition or congenital conditions. In the Doctors Without Borders measles isolation unit at Herat Regional Hospital, between 7 and 8 percent of …

https://www.doctorswithoutborders.org/latest/afghanistan-stronger-prevention-measures-needed-amid-measles-surge

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Afghanistan: Flash floods kills at least 300, hundreds missing AP …

(6 days ago) WEBVictims of the devastating floods in northern Afghanistan are burying the dead and looking for the loved ones still missing. The U.N. food agency estimates that unusually heavy seasonal rains have left more than 300 people dead and over 1,000 houses destroyed, most of them in the northern province of Baghlan, which bore the …

https://apnews.com/article/afghanistan-floods-baghlan-84b9ff467fe93e6b1db3149378d391a9

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