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Afghan authorities reopen maternity ward targeted in deadly attack in May

Health

2020-07-02

Afghan authorities reopen maternity ward targeted in deadly attack in May

Gunmen stormed the hospital in Kabul on May 12, killing 25 people including new mothers.

New polio cases spark concern in Afghanistan as coronavirus halts immunisation drive

Health

2020-06-16

New polio cases spark concern in Afghanistan as coronavirus halts immunisation drive

The pandemic has exacerbated eradication efforts as the Taliban continue to thwart authorities from conducting house-to-house campaigns.

Chinese firm sold half-million 'fake' COVID-19 masks meant to protect doctors

Health

2020-06-08

Chinese firm sold half-million 'fake' COVID-19 masks meant to protect doctors

The company falsely claimed the masks met the N95 standard for medical personnel working with coronavirus patients, and also falsely claimed they were officially certified.

Taliban's botched COVID-19 response leads to spread of virus in militant bastions

Health

2020-06-05

Taliban's botched COVID-19 response leads to spread of virus in militant bastions

The disease is reportedly sweeping through the Taliban itself, with several high-level militants believed to be sick with the coronavirus.

Substandard Chinese medical equipment threatens Afghanistan's coronavirus fight

Health

2020-05-20

Substandard Chinese medical equipment threatens Afghanistan's coronavirus fight

Faulty personal protective equipment purchased from China appears to be contributing to the spread of COVID-19 in Afghanistan, doctors and laypersons say.

Bejing deliberately destroyed evidence of coronavirus outbreak, report alleges

Health

2020-05-04

Bejing deliberately destroyed evidence of coronavirus outbreak, report alleges

The Chinese regime silenced doctors who spoke out, destroyed evidence, and refused to give samples of the virus to those working on a vaccine, say intelligence agencies.

Afghanistan to get $220 million IMF loan to mitigate COVID-19 economic impact

Health

2020-04-30

Afghanistan to get $220 million IMF loan to mitigate COVID-19 economic impact

The pandemic is 'inflicting heavy damage' on the country's economy, the IMF said.

Taliban deprive 41,000 children of polio vaccination in Kunar, officials say

Health

2020-04-27

Taliban deprive 41,000 children of polio vaccination in Kunar, officials say

Local residents and government authorities are calling on the group to stop blocking an inoculation campaign and putting the lives of children at risk.