Deir al-Zor Suffers Under Islamic State's Harsh Rules on Aid
Aid worker speaks of "general sense of desperation and hunger all around”.
10 Apr 15
Health
A Trip Through Aleppo's "Crossing of Death"
Red Crescent keeps a door open to get people across the battle lines for medical treatment.
9 Apr 15
Syria: Unlicensed Pharmaceuticals Trade in Kfar Nabel
Local authorities plan crackdown on people who lack the training and operating licenses, but still sell medicines and advise on cures.
25 Mar 15
Young Cubans Seek Solace in Alcohol
Rising rates of alcohol dependence among young people.
25 Feb 15
Uproar Over Hepatitis Outbreak in Armenia
Government blamed after patients contracted the disease while undergoing routine operations.
20 Feb 15
Traditional Birthing Practices Still Flourish in Nigeria
Despite the dangers, many women shun trained medical help during childbirth.
20 Feb 15
Afghanistan: Vaccination Boost for Kandahar
New initiative aims to reduce mortality rates in remote parts of the province.
25 Nov 14
Afghan Amputees Struggle to Access Services
Officials say a clinic established to treat patients from across the southeast lacks proper funding.
9 Oct 14
Drug Use Rampant in East Afghan Province
Locals call on officials to do more to combat heroin use among young people.
25 Sep 14
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
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