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Leading Islamic scholars pledge their support for polio eradication in Afghanistan
Over 100 Islamic scholars attended the conference in KabulInfluential Islamic scholars declared their support for accelerating polio eradication in Afghanistan and called on all parents to vaccinate their children under the age of 5 during all polio vaccination campaigns. The call was made in a declaration issued by the Ulama (religious...
The Ministry of Public Health and UN partners call for greater efforts to step up gender equality
Midwife Tamana works at a WHO-supported health centre in a camp for internally displaced persons in Kabul9 March 2016, Kabul – The Ministry of Public Health, together with the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and partners, celebrated International Women’s Day at an event held in Kabul today. Ministry...
USAID, Italy and WHO strengthen health sector on gender-based violence
The gender-based violence treatment protocol for health care providers was launched in 2014To commemorate the 16 days of activism against gender-based Violence campaign, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Italian Development Cooperation and the World Health Organization (WHO) announced their partnership to...
New assessment highlights gaps in health service provision in Afghanistan
HPRO presented the assessment findings in Kabul6 December 2015 KABUL - The Ministry of Public Health launched the findings of an assessment highlighting the current challenges faced by health facilities in order to improve health care services for all Afghans. The assessment findings were presented in a forum in Kabul attended by over 70...
More investment needed for HIV/AIDS prevention and response to ensure life-saving treatments reach the most vulnerable
World AIDS Day was marked today at the Ministry of Public Health in KabulKABUL 1 December 2015 - The Ministry of Public Health, together with WHO and key partners, marked World AIDS Day at an event held in Kabul today in the presence of Government representatives, civil society organizations and UN partners committed to halting the HIV epidemic in...
Afghanistan earthquake: Country capacity is key in averting impact of emergency
27 October 2015| Kabul, Afghanistan - The powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake that struck Afghanistan and Pakistan emphasize that country capacity is key in averting the impact of any emergency. The strong commitment of Afghanistan’s government allowed the World Health Organization (WHO) to help strengthen the emergency preparedness system. With the...
WHO supports health services in Kunduz – access remains restricted
Emergency trauma kits with medicines and equipment are prepared for delivery to Kunduz (Photo: WHO/S.Ramo)Kabul 7 October 2015 – In close coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and partners, WHO works to ensure that essential medical equipment and supplies reach Kunduz province. A medical team of doctors, nurses, anaesthesiologists and...
New polio vaccine introduced to accelerate polio eradication in Afghanistan
Mosaver is the first child in Afghanistan to receive the new Inactivated Polio Vaccine at an event attended by Minister of Public Health Dr Ferozuddin Feroz.KABUL 30 September 2015– As part of the Government of Afghanistan’s ongoing efforts to eradicate polio and strengthen routine immunization, H.E Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz, Minister of Public...
Saving lives with mobile health services in Afghanistan
For 30 years, Dr Aziza has been providing health services to those most in need August 2015 - For the past 4 years, Dr Aziza has been working as a midwife at a mobile clinic in Nasaji-Bagrami camp for internally displaced persons (IDPs) in Kabul. Operated by an Afghan nongovernmental organization Serve Health Relief and Development Organization (SHRDO),...
World Breastfeeding Week kicks off in Afghanistan: Breastfeeding is crucial for child health and survival
Minister of Public Health Dr Feroz delivered a speech at the World Breastfeeding Week event held in Kabul. Photo: Ministry of Public HealthKABUL 4 August 2015 - The Ministry of Public Health, WHO, UNICEF and partners celebrated World Breastfeeding Week at an event held in Kabul today to raise public awareness on the importance of breastfeeding for the...
