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Afghanistan: protection of vulnerable communities through cash-for-work projects

Lasting impact on communities The cash-for-work initiative has sparked transformation across rural Afghanistan. These construction projects have improved access to water for farming communities and helped them better withstand both drought and...

Qatar Airlifts Humanitarian Aid to Quake-Affected Afghanistan

(MENAFN) Qatar has initiated a rapid-response air bridge to deliver life-saving aid to Afghanistan in the wake of a powerful earthquake that has left thousands dead or injured, the country’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Saturday. According to a...

Earthquake in Afghanistan Claims Nearly 1,000 Lives

(MENAFN) A catastrophic earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan late Sunday night has led to a rising death toll, now approaching 1,000, according to a health official on Tuesday. Sharafat Zaman, a representative for the Health Ministry, stated...

Rescue teams on third day of searching after devastating Afghanistan earthquake

(MENAFN) Rescue and relief efforts in eastern Afghanistan entered their third day on Wednesday following a powerful earthquake that left thousands homeless and destroyed entire villages. A Taliban official in Kunar province, speaking on condition...

Afghanistan: Futsal for empowering children with disabilities

Twelve-year-old Mohammad Ehsan’s eyes are fixed on the ball as he runs across the futsal court. He tackles an opponent, dodges another and dribbles before trying to strike a goal. His excitement and confidence on court are obvious signs of his...

Afghanistan boosts its domestic pharmaceutical production

(MENAFN) Afghanistan has boosted its domestic pharmaceutical production, now generating a total of 2,356 medical products through 63 active facilities, according to an announcement by the acting deputy prime minister for economic affairs. The...

Dry Fruit Market Size Worth USD 11.79 Billion by 2034 | Towards FnB

Ottawa, Oct. 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global dry fruit market size stood at USD 7.10 billion in 2024 and is expected to grow from USD 7.47 billion in 2025 to USD 11.79 billion by 2034, expanding at a CAGR of 5.2% during the forecast period...

Stuck in Afghanistan: A Gripping Novel That Unveils a Nation’s Truths — and Two Ideas That Could Redefine Leadership

NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, August 22, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Former Afghan business executive and author Naim Atarud has released his most personal work yet, Stuck in Afghanistan — a literary novel that blends historical fiction with sharp...

76 Reported Dead in Afghanistan Tragic Bus Crash

(MENAFN) At least 76 people, including multiple children, lost their lives late Tuesday in a catastrophic road accident in western Afghanistan, according to media. The deadly collision involved a passenger bus, a truck, and a motorcycle on the...

Seventy-six civilians tragically pass away in bus crash in Afghanistan

(MENAFN) At least 76 people, including several children, lost their lives in western Afghanistan when a passenger bus carrying repatriated migrants from Iran collided with a truck and a motorcycle, according to reports. Following the collision,...

Afghanistan’s authorities dispose large amounts of unsafe food

(MENAFN) Authorities in Afghanistan have disposed of a large quantity of expired and substandard food products in Kabul, totaling 65 tons, according to reports from the Ministry of Public Health. "Today, 65 tons, approximately 11,000 packages of...

Bus Crash in Afghanistan Claims 76 Lives

(MENAFN) At least 76 individuals, among them numerous minors, lost their lives in a devastating crash in western Afghanistan. The disaster involved a passenger bus transporting migrants returning from Iran, which collided with both a truck and a...

Highway Collision Leaves Six Dead, Thirty Injured in Afghanistan

(MENAFN) At least six people were killed and 30 others injured in a devastating highway collision in eastern Afghanistan’s Ghazni province, according to media on Monday. The accident unfolded on Monday afternoon in the Askarkot area of Qarabagh...

Governor Mills Announces Four Maine Healthcare Superheroes to Attend Super Bowl LV Thanks to Generosity of New England Patriots’ Kraft Family

Governor Janet Mills announced today that, as a result of the generosity of the Kraft family, Maine will send four health care superheroes to Super Bowl LV in Tampa, Florida as part of an all-expenses paid trip that includes roundtrip travel on...

Afghanistan Witnesses Surge in Congo Fever Cases

(MENAFN) Afghanistan is witnessing a notable increase in cases of Congo fever, a zoonotic infectious disease, with nearly 100 suspected infections reported within the last month, hospital officials revealed on Monday. Local doctor Faridullah Omari...

DR. ERIKA WICHRO SELECTED FOR TOP INSPIRATIONAL LEADER OF THE YEAR IN HEALTH BY IAOTP

Dr. Erika Wichro will be honored at the International Association of Top Professionals annual awards gala in Las Vegas NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, July 17, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr. Erika Wichro, MPH, MA, MAS, Global Health Expert and...

Deadly Crash Claims Three Lives in Afghanistan

(MENAFN) At least three people have died, and seven others sustained injuries after their vehicle crashed and flipped over in eastern Afghanistan's Panjshir province, according to media on Sunday. The incident occurred when a mini-bus, reportedly...

NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Dr Raj Bhayani FIPA President Honor Healthcare Achievers of New York

In a historic event, NYC Mayor Eric Adams & Dr Raj Bhayani FIPA President Honor Healthcare Achievers of New York at Gracie Mansion, Mayors official home. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 18, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York City Mayor Eric...

Afghanistan: Communities still endangered by mines and unexploded ordnance

With the ICRC’s support, ARCS volunteers successfully made 243,000 people—149,000 children, 46,000 men, and 48,000 women – aware of the risks associated with explosive hazards last year in five UXO-contaminated regions. Additionally, 301 community...

Afghanistan: Addressing the water crisis for communities

Access to safe drinking water essential for life and health, yet it is estimated that 33 million people in Afghanistan face severe water shortage. This World Water Day, marked on 22 March, we look at the situation on ground and its impact on the...