Use of Foreign Contractors Called into Question
The recent collapse of a hospital being renovated by a Chinse company raises questions about the competency of foreign firms being hired.
Karzai's Biggest Gamble
By dropping a minister of defence as his first vice president, President Hamed Karzai has made the job of winning re-election and keeping the peace in the country even harder.
Traditional Remedies Put Health at Risk
Deprived of qualified doctors, rural Afghans are turning to herbal healers to cure serious illnesses.
Khost in Turmoil
Local warlord Pacha Khan Zadran appears to have fallen out with just about everyone.
Mazar Stand-off
Americans are reportedly trying to broker a deal between heavily armed rival warlords in the north of the country.
Kabul's Children Learn to Play Again
A cash-strapped project in the Afghan capital is giving thousands of street-working youngsters a safe place to relax and have fun.
Fears for Pistachio Harvest
Afghanistan’s third most important crop looks set for a downturn after drought, disease and decimation by returning refugees.
Killer TB Taking Toll on Afghan Women
Deadly pulmonary tuberculosis is striking women in Afghanistan unusually hard, baffling health experts.
Phoney Drugs Put Lives at Risk
The government feels powerless to stop unscrupulous traders from selling cheap imported remedies to the poor and sick.
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