The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the rise in cancer cases among women in Afghanistan is alarming.
In a report released on Monday, September 22, the organization said breast cancer and cervical cancer are among the most common forms affecting Afghan women.
The WHO noted that many women seek medical attention only when the effectiveness of treatment is significantly reduced.
The organization also warned that about 40,000 people die annually in Afghanistan from heart disease.
It further highlighted that more than half of Afghan families returning from Iran and Pakistan are experiencing psychological disorders.
According to the WHO, mental illness has become a “silent killer” among Afghan citizens.
Edwin Ceniza Salvador, the WHO representative in Afghanistan, said: “Across Afghanistan, millions of people live with the daily burden of chronic diseases and psychological challenges, an issue that places enormous pressure on a fragile health system.”
The organization had earlier warned about the rising number of malaria cases in the country.
