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Afghan Refugee Charged In National Guard Shooting Appears In Court As Death Penalty Looms
05 Feb 2026 03:24 GMT
… connections” he had in Afghanistan after being granted asylum … the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan. Lakanwal’s asylum … University, where she pursued mental health studies. She was awarded … reconstruction surgery in March.
“Mentally, he is dealing with …
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Health care workers provide care, to everyone
04 Feb 2026 01:59 GMT
… Team structure at Camp Dahlke, Afghanistan. This wasn’t remotely my … to a scribe and making mental notes of the ones … That audience now included fellow health care professionals and those that … horror of the number of health care professionals voicing their …
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Poverty, Unemployment, and the Addiction Crisis in Afghanistan: From “the Poor Man’s Plant” to “the Mighty Drunkard’s Father”
03 Feb 2026 20:36 GMT
… many young people in Afghanistan toward hashish and other … not only physical and mental health but also weaken family … -making, while also threatening mental health and family stability. He … most widely used narcotic in Afghanistan, overtaking opium. The …
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UNICEF: Children Need Play Alongside Education for Their Mental Health
02 Feb 2026 21:17 GMT
… learning and protecting their mental and physical health.
It is said that … children in Afghanistan face difficult living conditions, and their mental health is severely … educational facilities, limited access to health services, and the experience of …
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From Transit To Consumer: How Afghan Drug Trafficking Is Transforming Pakistan’s Youth
02 Feb 2026 10:17 GMT
… for public health, social cohesion, and national security. Afghan drug trafficking … supply-side enforcement. The Afghan dimension remains central. Political … failure of education, employment policy, mental health infrastructure, and community resilience. …
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Traditional Beliefs and Repeated Childbirths: A Deadly Combination for Women’s Lives
05 Feb 2026 13:10 GMT
… persist among women in Afghanistan about contraceptive methods such … severe irritability, or even mental health problems. Because of these beliefs … die every day from illnesses linked to pregnancy and … speak openly about dangerous diseases.
You can read the …
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Hunger and Malnutrition Pose a Serious Threat to Children in Afghanistan
01 Feb 2026 18:56 GMT
… that insufficient food intake and disease are the main contributors to … exacerbates malnutrition.
In recent years, Afghanistan has faced drought, poverty, unemployment … only children’s physical health but also their mental development and learning …
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Pregnant Women in Faryab Face Life-Threatening Risks from Poverty and Lack of Healthcare
01 Feb 2026 12:46 GMT
… toll on the physical and mental well-being of pregnant women … in Afghanistan suffer from malnutrition and face restricted access to healthcare. The … organization warns that Afghanistan remains one of …
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UNODC Report Warns of Rising Synthetic Drug Use in Afghanistan
01 Feb 2026 12:27 GMT
… drug use in Afghanistan remains dominated by … say poverty, unemployment, illness, and psychological distress are … raising concerns about disease transmission and gaps in … requires linking treatment with mental health support, employment opportunities, …
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Drug use shifting to synthetics, misuse of medicines in Afghanistan: UNODC
01 Feb 2026 09:39 GMT
… factors included physical pain and ill health, psychological distress, family challenges … Rodriques, UNDP Resident Representative in Afghanistan, added: “This national … standards, linked to primary health care, mental health and psychosocial support, social …