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Editorial
. 2023 Jun 29;15(6):e41137.
doi: 10.7759/cureus.41137. eCollection 2023 Jun.

Health Challenges After a Ban on Women Working in Non-governmental Organizations in Afghanistan

Hosain Barati  1 , Mirwais Ramozi  1 , Sayed H Mousavi  1 , Yudai Kaneda  2 , Akihiko Ozaki  3
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Editorial

Health Challenges After a Ban on Women Working in Non-governmental Organizations in Afghanistan

Hosain Barati et al. Cureus. .

Abstract

The Taliban's prohibition of women working in non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has severely impacted essential health services in Afghanistan since its enactment in late 2022. This ban has led to the suspension of numerous health and nutrition teams, reduced counseling services, and closure of safe spaces for women and girls. The significant contribution of women in the healthcare sector is evidenced by their presence in various NGOs, with their absence causing a critical shortage of female health personnel. This has further exacerbated the hunger crisis in Afghanistan, putting millions at risk. The international community urgently needs to address this issue to protect human rights and safeguard the well-being of the affected population.

Keywords: afghanistan; global healthcare systems; ngos; non-governmental organizations; taliban; women's rights.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors have declared that no competing interests exist.

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