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[World Report] Afghan health under pressure 5 years after Taliban takeover

Authors
Sophie Cousins
Journal
The Lancet
Publication date
2026-08-15
Source
rss_lancet
Original record ID
270214
Summary status
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Analysis status
error
Original last updated
2026-08-17T07:39:38.000Z

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Abstract

Restrictions on women and girls, deep cuts to international aid, health-facility closures, and mass returns are mounting pressure on Afghanistan's fragile health system. Sophie Cousins reports.