Snow Proves Profitable Resource in Afghan Province Officials in Khost say storing and selling snow should be encouraged as an alternative to illegal logging, 3 Sep 14
Khost in southeast Afghanistan, where health officials fear a refugee influx could lead to the spread of polio. (Photo: Laura Goodgame, US Air Force.) Polio Alarm in Afghan Southeast Health officials say disease had disappeared in Khost province but re-emerged with a refugee influx from Pakistan. 22 Aug 14
Stray dogs present a public health hazard. (Photo: Andrey/Flickr) Stray Dogs Spread Rabies Menace in Afghanistan Khost residents say authorities not doing enough to clamp down on public health threat. 11 Aug 14