Why in Afghanistan more children get cancer?

Children in Afghanistan

Children in Afghanistan Source: Fardin Waezi, UNAMA

The ongoing war and poverty could be the cause of the increase in cancer children in Afghanistan.


Currently, there is a significant number of children who are cancer patients get treatment in capital Kabul. Their parents say that lack of resources and medical facilities are of concern. Najia Safi has spoken to the kids with cancer and also other parents. Please listen to the full report here.


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