SocietyHealth Ministry Marks World Thalassemia Day, Highlights Expanded Treatment Network
The Afghan Ministry of Public Health marked World Thalassemia Day with an awareness event in Kabul, highlighting expanded provincial treatment centers and a new specialized facility under construction at Indira Gandhi Hospital. Officials emphasized that public education remains vital for managing the genetic blood disorder.
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Construction Begins on New Road in Kabul’s Ninth District
The Kabul Municipality has begun foundational construction on a new road in the ninth district, connecting the BB Mehro area to the Shahid Chahar Lari intersection. Officials project the project will be completed within twelve months to alleviate local traffic congestion.
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Supreme Leader Lays Foundation Stone for New Eid Prayer Ground in Helmand
The Supreme Leader laid the foundation stone for a new Eid prayer ground in Lashkar Gah, Helmand, designed to accommodate thousands of worshippers. During the ceremony, he pledged continued efforts to improve public living standards and urged citizens to protect state infrastructure.
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Paktika Authorities Seize Vehicles in Illegal Wood Smuggling Crackdown
Paktika provincial authorities have seized six vehicles used for illegal timber smuggling across multiple districts over the past week. Department head Mawlawi Lal Mohammad Gohar stated the operation is part of ongoing efforts to protect natural forests and enforce anti-smuggling laws.
Bakhtar News, — Reliable
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Forty Cartons of Substandard Medicine Destroyed in Farah Province
Provincial authorities in Farah destroyed forty cartons of substandard medicine imported from China after laboratory tests revealed physical deterioration. Health officials confirmed that all imported pharmaceuticals undergo mandatory quality testing before market release.
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Clean Water Supply Project Completed for Kandahar COVID-19 Hospital
Health officials in Kandahar province have completed a thirty-thousand-dollar clean water and sanitation project for the provincial COVID-19 hospital and Immunization Management Department. The initiative, funded by FC-D and the Foundation, includes a deep well, solar-powered storage, and upgraded toilet facilities.
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Traffic Accident in Herat’s Adraskan District Leaves Two Dead, Dozens Injured
A passenger vehicle overturned in Herat’s Adraskan district on Friday, killing two people and injuring 51 others. Authorities attribute the crash to excessive speed and driver negligence, while injured individuals were transferred to local medical facilities.
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Logar Enrolls Returning Migrant Students in Provincial Schools
Logar provincial authorities have enrolled 5,700 returning migrant children in local schools, supported by a newly constructed facility that currently serves nearly 2,000 students. Education officials stated that comprehensive measures are in place to meet both academic and basic needs for the newly arrived families.
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Four Children Killed in Landslide in Badakhshan's Yamgan District
Four children died after being buried by a landslide while collecting clay in Badakhshan’s Yamgan district, with local officials and residents warning of recurring seasonal ground instability in the region.
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Traffic Accident in Logar Province Leaves Twelve Injured
Twelve people were injured in a traffic collision between a Toyota Fielder and a Suraya-type vehicle in Logar province. Provincial security officials confirmed the incident and urged drivers to adhere to traffic safety regulations.
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UNICEF America and IFANCA Expand Partnership to Combat Polio in Afghanistan and Pakistan
UNICEF America and IFANCA have expanded a multi-year partnership to support polio eradication and vaccination programs in Afghanistan and Pakistan, focusing on public trust, nutrition, and combating misinformation.
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Afghan Boxer Fereshteh Khani Wins Gold at Pakistan National Championships
Afghan boxer Fereshteh Khani won a gold medal in the 50-kilogram division at the Pakistan National Boxing Championships in Hyderabad. Her victory is being highlighted as a symbol of resilience for Afghan women athletes amid ongoing restrictions.
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Logar and Maidan Wardak Families Resolve Year-Long Feud Through Mediation
Officials from the Islamic Emirate, tribal elders, and religious scholars successfully mediated a year-long feud between families in Logar and Maidan Wardak provinces. Representatives from both sides have pledged to maintain peace following the resolution of a dispute that began with a fatal incident in Pul-i-Alam.
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Islamic Emirate Distributes Land to 9,352 Returning Families in Past Week
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan has allocated residential land to 9,352 returning families in the past week, raising the national total to 18,904. Officials confirmed the distribution is ongoing across 11 provinces, though reports differ on the location of one provincial allocation.
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Rising Returns of Afghan Migrants from Iran Prompt Aid Concerns
The International Organization for Migration reports that worsening economic conditions and stricter policies in Iran are driving increased returns of Afghan migrants. Aid agencies warn that Afghanistan’s fragile economy and limited resources are struggling to absorb the growing influx.
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Exiled Afghan Journalists Launch Nimroz TV in France
Exiled Afghan journalists have launched Nimroz TV in France to deliver independent news coverage of Afghanistan and highlight press freedom concerns amid tightening media restrictions under Taliban rule.
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Former Afghan Soldier in Badakhshan Appeals for Humanitarian Assistance
A former Afghan National Army officer from Badakhshan is appealing to humanitarian organizations for medical and financial aid after years of health complications and depleted savings. He cites severe symptoms and an inability to work as the primary reasons for his request.
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WHO Reports Afghanistan Faces One Maternal Death Nearly Every Hour
The World Health Organization reports that Afghanistan records nearly one maternal death per hour, with a mortality rate of 521 per 100,000 live births. Despite improvements in prenatal care and skilled birth attendance over the past two decades, funding shortages and restricted mobility for women threaten to reverse these health gains.
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UN: Retaining Walls Protect Rural Communities from Floods in Afghanistan
The UN World Food Programme reports that 776 meters of newly constructed retaining walls across six Afghan provinces have successfully protected rural families and agricultural land from seasonal floods, though climate vulnerability remains high nationwide.
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Investigation Documents Over 107,000 Public Lashings in Afghanistan Since August 2021
An investigation cross-referencing Taliban Supreme Court records with international human rights data documents over 107,000 public lashings in Afghanistan between August 2021 and March 2026. Researchers note the figures are likely underreported due to media restrictions and fear of reprisals.
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