Cancer Burden: Afghanistan is facing a fast-growing cancer crisis, with the Afghanistan Cancer Foundation saying 1.5 million people are living with cancer and about 50,000 new cases are diagnosed each year, while many are detected late due to limited screening and diagnostics. TB Screening: UNDP reports nearly 180,000 people were screened for tuberculosis across Afghanistan between April and June 2026 under a Global Fund-supported program, aiming to improve early detection and treatment. Medical Students Under Pressure: Human Rights Watch urges Pakistan to halt the deportation of Afghan medical and dental students, warning the move could block dozens—especially women—from finishing university, as institutions are told to start departure procedures and suspend new admissions. Court Developments: In Pakistan, a Lahore High Court decision temporarily blocks an order affecting Afghan medical students, allowing some to continue studies and use dormitories while hearings continue. Health Access for Mothers: Aid is running thin for midwives and maternity care near Tora Bora, where women still face barriers to reaching treatment under Taliban restrictions. Health System Cooperation: Afghanistan and India discussed expanding cooperation on medicines and food imports, including regulating imports, fighting smuggling, and exploring joint production. Infrastructure Projects: Afghanistan’s procurement body approved 12 development projects, including hospital construction and electricity distribution. Public Health & Safety: UNDP and other reports highlight ongoing health-system strain, while local coverage also points to urgent needs in maternal and infectious disease care.