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Residents of Kandahar's Miyanshin District Cite Lack of Healthcare Services Putting Lives at Risk
Residents of Miyanshin district in Kandahar province say the absence of local healthcare facilities forces dangerous long-distance travel for treatment, leading to deaths. They call for equipped clinics and medical staff amid broader national shortages.
UNDP Assessment Finds Cannabis Most Widely Used Drug Among Men in Afghanistan
UNDP assessment of over 10,000 respondents across 21 provinces finds cannabis as the top drug for lifetime and past-year use among Afghan men, despite Taliban ban, with opium, heroin and pharmaceuticals following. Provincial variations highlight tobacco, methamphetamine and Tablet K in specific areas.
12 Killed, 3 Injured in Traffic Accident in Afghanistan's Badakhshan Province
Twelve people died and three were injured when a vehicle plunged into a valley in Arghanj Khwah district of Badakhshan province due to poor road conditions, the Taliban police command spokesperson's office said.
Ministry of Interior Delivers New Vehicles to Traffic Police
Afghanistan's Ministry of Interior handed over new, equipped vehicles to the traffic police to enhance management, prevent accidents and improve public services. The move was announced via ministry statements and a social media post.
Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign in 18 provinces
Afghanistan started a four-day polio vaccination drive targeting 7.3 million children in 18 provinces, amid ongoing endemic status and Taliban restrictions on campaigns. WHO reports nine cases in the country last year, with challenges in insecure areas.
17-Year-Old Paralyzed Artist in Kapisa Urges Girls Not to Abandon Dreams
Zahra Mohammadi, a 17-year-old artist with paralysis from Kapisa province, paints despite her limitations and urges girls worldwide not to lose hope in pursuing their talents.
Traffic Accidents in Badakhshan, Farah and Helmand Provinces Kill 13, Injure 15
Separate traffic accidents in Badakhshan, Farah and Helmand provinces claimed 13 lives and injured 15 others, officials said, citing poor road conditions and reckless driving as main causes.
Ghor residents complain of shortages of safe drinking water
Residents in Allah Yar district, Ghor province, report severe lack of clean drinking water, forcing long treks to distant springs and causing health issues. Named locals and a doctor highlight risks, while officials say solutions are in progress.
Video Circulates of Taliban-Detained Girl Dressed as Boy Claiming Necessity to Work
A social media video shows a girl in Taliban custody confessing to dressing as a boy to work in a cafe and support her family, amid ongoing restrictions on women's employment since 2021.
Taliban Interior Ministry hands over new vehicles to traffic police
Taliban's Interior Ministry delivered new Ranger vehicles to traffic police to improve road safety, enforcement and services, replacing older Toyotas for cost efficiency.