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Free cataract surgery campaign launched at Kabul Central Hospital
The initiative will provide free eye checkups, medication, cataract surgeries, and corrective eyeglasses to those in need.
The Al-Basar International Foundation, in partnership with the Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) and with financial backing from Saudi Arabia’s King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), has launched a five-day medical program at the ARCS hospital in Kabul which is aimed at treating patients with vision problems.
The initiative will provide free eye checkups, medication, cataract surgeries, and corrective eyeglasses to those in need.
At the program’s inauguration, Sheikh Ul Hadith Shahabuddin Delawar, President of ARCS, said that projects of this kind are a lifeline for Afghanistan’s most vulnerable citizens, many of whom struggle to access or afford specialized healthcare.
He confirmed that 400 patients in Kabul will directly benefit from this week’s services, while upcoming campaigns in Nangarhar and Kandahar will extend similar treatment to an additional 800 patients.
Delawar also announced ARCS’s long-term plan to establish a modern hospital specializing in congenital heart disease, underscoring the organization’s broader mission to improve health services nationwide.
Rizwan Ahmad Baloch, representing the Al-Basar International Foundation, stressed that since 2023, the foundation has been working across Afghanistan to tackle preventable blindness and restore vision through medical outreach programs.
With the support of KSrelief, he said, Al-Basar has already reached thousands of patients in underserved areas and is committed to expanding its reach.
Cataracts remain one of the leading causes of blindness in Afghanistan, where decades of conflict, widespread poverty, and a fragile healthcare system have severely limited access to specialized care.
According to international health organizations, tens of thousands of Afghans suffer from avoidable blindness, with women, the elderly, and rural populations disproportionately affected. Initiatives such as this campaign not only restore sight but also restore independence and livelihoods, offering patients a chance to resume daily activities and reduce the burden on their families.
Sadin Ayyıldız, the new head of Turkey’s diplomatic mission in Kabul, met in an introductory visit with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Foreign Minister of the Islamic Emirate, to discuss the development of bilateral relations between the two countries.
During the meeting, Ayyıldız described relations between Afghanistan and Turkey as positive and emphasized the expansion of cooperation in economic and health fields, the Afghan Foreign Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Muttaqi also wished Ayyildiz success, described Turkey as a close friend of Afghanistan, and assessed bilateral relations as being on a path of progress.
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Afghan, Indonesian sports officials discuss expanding cooperation
Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
Ahmadullah Wasiq, head of Afghanistan’s National Olympic and Physical Education Committee, met Indonesia’s Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Taufiq Hidayat, during an official visit to Indonesia held alongside the Asian Cup competitions.
The talks focused on strengthening sports cooperation, including improving access for Afghan athletes living in Indonesia to local leagues and training camps.
Hidayat described the meeting as a positive step toward closer sporting ties and stressed the need for continued engagement.
Afghanistan’s ambassador to Indonesia, Saadullah Baloch, also attended the meeting, highlighting the role of sports diplomacy in bilateral relations. Indonesian officials said the deputy minister plans to visit Afghanistan in the future to further advance cooperation.
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UNAMA: Afghanistan ranks among highest for explosive ordnance casualties
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) has warned that Afghanistan is the world’s third most affected country in terms of casualties from explosive ordnance, with landmines and unexploded remnants of war still widespread.
UNAMA said children account for around 80 percent of victims, many of whom are injured or killed while playing near unexploded devices.
The mission reaffirmed its support for funding NGOs involved in mine clearance and community awareness, noting that these groups work daily to remove deadly remnants of conflict and educate communities about the risks.
UNAMA stressed that greater awareness and coordinated action are essential to saving lives and improving safety across Afghanistan.
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