Afghanistan: Battle Over Polio Vaccine
Medics fight rumours that programme is a Western plot against Muslims.
Medics fight rumours that programme is a Western plot against Muslims.
An average of 60 babies are now born there every day.
Trade in out-of-date or counterfeit medication is booming in country’s east.
Increased fighting and an ongoing economic downturn are leaving many at risk of serious health problems.
Breast cancer is the second most common cause of death for Afghan women, but there is little public awareness of the disease.
Gender violence, poverty and associated social problems fuels widespread mental health problems.
Despite significant improvements, many people feel they are not getting the best treatment.