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When Manawara arrived at the Family Health House in Saqab village, she was experiencing potential life-threatening compl...
08/06/2026

When Manawara arrived at the Family Health House in Saqab village, she was experiencing potential life-threatening complications. Thanks to the rapid response and expert care of midwife Madina, she was stabilized and able to safely deliver her baby.

Accessible, skilled maternal care is a vital component of health services in remote communities. With humanitarian support from the Government of Canada, in partnership with UNFPA, the Saqab Family Health House ensures that mothers in Dara-e-Boom District have a lifeline when they need it most.

Read the full story here: https://afghanistan.unfpa.org/en/news/skilled-care-averts-childbirth-tragedy-remote-afghan-village

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As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, we are reminded of the profound values of sacrifice, compassion, and solidarity. May this b...
28/05/2026

As we celebrate Eid al-Adha, we are reminded of the profound values of sacrifice, compassion, and solidarity.

May this blessed Eid bring you and your loved ones peace, joy, and prosperity.

Eid Mubarak!

23-year-old Tamana in Takhar province, Afghanistan, found the courage to break the silence on her difficult circumstance...
13/05/2026

23-year-old Tamana in Takhar province, Afghanistan, found the courage to break the silence on her difficult circumstances. Her path to healing, supported by UNFPA counseling and a crucial Dignity Kit from the European Commission’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG-ECHO), is a story of incredible resilience.

“I understand myself better and believe that I deserve a better life.”

Read Tamana’s inspiring journey from silence to self-worth: https://afghanistan.unfpa.org/en/news/silence-self-worth

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Given their life-saving role, often acting as critical first responders in crises, it’s time for midwives to move from t...
05/05/2026

Given their life-saving role, often acting as critical first responders in crises, it’s time for midwives to move from the margins to the centre of health systems, including in decision-making.


It's International Day of the Midwife!Investing in 1 million more midwives offers the single most effective way to save ...
05/05/2026

It's International Day of the Midwife!

Investing in 1 million more midwives offers the single most effective way to save the lives of mothers and their newborns by extending access to antenatal care, safe childbirth and postnatal support.


16-year-old Molooda gained useful information and no longer feels uncomfortable after receiving essential hygiene awaren...
19/04/2026

16-year-old Molooda gained useful information and no longer feels uncomfortable after receiving essential hygiene awareness and supplies.

Her story shows how combining awareness with essential kits empowers adolescent girls.

This crucial support from European Commission’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG-ECHO) helps adolescent girls overcome barriers and manage their health with dignity.

Read Molooda’s full story:
https://afghanistan.unfpa.org/en/news/menstrual-hygiene-support-boosts-adolescent-girls-confidence

16-year-old Molooda gained useful information and no longer feels uncomfortable after receiving essential hygiene awaren...
19/04/2026

16-year-old Molooda gained useful information and no longer feels uncomfortable after receiving essential hygiene awareness and supplies.

Her story shows how combining awareness with essential kits empowers adolescent girls.

This crucial support from European Commission’s Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG-ECHO) helps adolescent girls overcome barriers and manage their health with dignity.

Read Molooda’s full story:

https://afghanistan.unfpa.org/en/news/menstrual-hygiene-support-boosts-adolescent-girls-confidence

On World Health Day 2026, UNFPA Afghanistan reaffirms its commitment to the global theme of Together for Health. Stand w...
07/04/2026

On World Health Day 2026, UNFPA Afghanistan reaffirms its commitment to the global theme of Together for Health. Stand with Science. In a country facing the highest Maternal Mortality Ratio in the Asia-Pacific region—521 deaths per 100,000 live births—access to maternal and reproductive health services is a life-saving necessity.

Warmest wishes on the blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr!We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the health and...
19/03/2026

Warmest wishes on the blessed occasion of Eid al-Fitr!

We remain steadfast in our commitment to supporting the health and dignity of women, girls, and young people across Afghanistan, ensuring they have access to essential health and psychosocial services when they need them most, even in times of crises.

Eid Mubarak!

Sabriyah delivered safely at a UNFPA-supported Family Health House in Afghanistan, but then faced a life-threatening com...
10/03/2026

Sabriyah delivered safely at a UNFPA-supported Family Health House in Afghanistan, but then faced a life-threatening complication: postpartum hemorrhage. The trained midwife immediately provided emergency care, saving her life.

For women like Sabriyah, a local midwife is the difference between life and death.



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