Firozkoh residents turn to fruits, veggies to fight Covid-19
Many people in western Ghor province say they consume fresh fruits and vegetables to prevent coronavirus infection as per recommendation of health experts.
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Ready to combat next wave of Covid-19: MoPH
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says it is ready to combat a new wave of the coronavirus, with some local and foreign media outlets warning the world may witness a new deadly variant.
‘8.6 million Afghans vaccinated against Covid-19 so far’
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Thursday said that 8.6 million people have been vaccinated against coronavirus across the country and another six million doses are still available. The coronavirus, which first broke out in Wuhan, China…
Green tea as Covid-19 remedy not scientifically proven: Experts
Information available on the internet and some news websites advocated that drinking green tea is effective in the treatment of Covid-19 but health experts differ and say on scientific research has proved the assertion. Claim: Drinking green is…
Covid-19 cases double, deaths triple in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Tuesday said that the number of coronavirus cases has more than doubled and deaths from the virus tripled in the past two weeks in the country. The coronavirus, which first broke…
‘Research on vitamin-A efficiency to restore smell after Covid-19 underway’
Medical experts say a research is underway about the effectiveness of vitamin A drops in restoring the sense of smell after recovery from coronavirus infection.
Self-medication, herbs used for Covid-19 treatment harmful: Doctors
A number of residents of western Badghis province use home remedies and herbs to treat coronavirus, while doctors say self-medication and use of herbs for treatment of the disease is associated with risks.
No evidence of Covid-19 making the brain older
Medical experts say that Covid-19 causes severe mental problems and deeply affects the human brain. Research-based reports suggest the coronavirus makes the brain 20 years older.
Covid-19 booster shots strengthen immunity: Experts
Medical experts term Covid-19 booster shots as effective and encourage the masses to administer the dose.
Chloroquine cannot treat Covid-19: Medical experts
People and some social media users consider chloroquine as a cure for coronavirus while medical experts say the drug is not only ineffective in treating the disease, but also harmful.
Paxlovid effective against Covid-19 in initial stages: Experts
Health experts have acknowledged social and main stream media’s claims that antiviral drug Paxlovid tablets are effective against Covid-19.
Covid-19 kills over 7,600 people in Afghanistan so far
The World Health Organization (WHO) says over 7,600 people have died since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic in Afghanistan, including 97 health workers, while the Ministry of Public Health says the number is much higher than WHO…
‘FRCS pledges financial support to Covid-19 Hospitals’
French Red Crescent Society (FRCS) has pledged to provide financial support to closed Covid-19 Hospitals in Afghanistan, an official said on Monday. Javid Hazeez, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said FRCS made the pledge to provide…
Vaccination helps decrease Covid-19 intensity: Doctors
Some social media activists have termed Covid-19 virus vaccination as dangerous and claim it causes multiple health problems in human body, but doctors say Covid-19 vaccination is not harmful and it helps decrease the intensity of the virus.
Covid-19 shrinks brain, causes neurological syndromes
A fresh research has revealed that Covid-19 shrinks human brain and individuals tested positive for respiratory virus should refer to neurosurgeons after recovery from the virus, according to health experts on Sunday.
Afghanistan records 30 Covid-19 cases in past 24hrs
Afghanistan recorded 30 new coronavirus cases and one death in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said on Saturday. Public Health Ministry Spokesperson Dr. Javid Hazeez told Pajhwok Afghan News total 538 suspected cases…
IFRC pledges financial support to coronavirus hospitals
The International Federation of Red Cross Societies (IFRC) has pledged to financially support 37 Coronavirus Hospitals in the country, an official said on Saturday. Public Health Ministry Spokesperson JavidHazeez told Pajhwok Afghan News IFRC had pledged support to…
Doctors of Covid-19 treatment centers without salaries
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has acknowledged the complaints from doctors of Covid-19 treatment centers about their salaries, saying the ministry is talking with donor organizations for attracting fund for these centers.
Take Covid-19 seriously, doctors warn people
Doctors are concerned over the casual behavior of the people towards the coronavirus that claimed over 185 lives in the past month in the country. Over 174,000 people have contracted the coronavirus since its outbreak in Afghanistan in…
‘Betadine solution to be effective for Covid-19 has no scientific basis’
A number of residents of capital Kabul and social media users say that betadine drops mixed with water is helpful in preventing and treating Covid-19, while medical experts term it as a rumor and without scientific basis.
Pregnant women more vulnerable to Covid-19: Doctors
Health experts say pregnant women are more vulnerable to coronavirus than other people and they should follow strict medical guidelines and avoid self-medication if they contract the disease.
Afghanistan records 62 new Covid-19 cases
Sixty-two people tested positive for coronavirus while two patients died in the past 24 hours, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said on Saturday. Dr. Javid Hazeez, the spokesperson for the MoPH, said 673 suspected samples were received…
Covid-19 infection causes mental health issues: Doctors
A number of people who survived coronavirus in Ghor and Kabul provinces say the virus had a devastating effect on their bodies and minds.
Ambergris smoke harmful for Covid-19 patients: Health experts
Some social media users and Kabul residents say ambergris smoke is good for curing Covid-19, while doctors call it harmful and urge people to visit hospital if they have any symptoms of Covid-19 and avoid any arbitrary and traditional treatments.
