Author: ACES
CCHF Crisis in Afghanistan: Urgent Need for Comprehensive Responses
Afghanistan grapples with a severe public health crisis marked by an alarming surge in Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) cases, prompting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to issue a Level…
Read more →Exploring Quality of Life in Afghan School-going Adolescents
This study delves into the realms of Afghan school adolescents’ quality of life, as defined by the World Health Organization, with a focus on the physical and mental aspects. Conducted in Herat…
Read more →Exploring Antenatal Exercise Among Women in Afghanistan
In Afghanistan, where the importance of antenatal physical activity (ANEx) is crucial for maternal well-being, a community-based cross-sectional study in Herat province sheds light on the knowledge, attitudes, and practices among 316…
Read more →Unveiling Hypertension in Herat: A Cross-Sectional Study on Adults in Afghanistan
Hypertension emerges as a pressing concern in Herat, Afghanistan, with a startling 27.4% prevalence among adults revealed in our recent cross-sectional study. Uncovering predictors such as age, BMI, and gender, the study…
Read more →Urgent International Action Needed for Scabies Crisis in Afghanistan
This blog post sheds light on the escalating scabies outbreak in Afghanistan, emphasizing its critical implications within the broader context of a healthcare crisis. Fueled by factors such as returning refugees, disrupted…
Read more →Razi International Medical Journal Indexed in DOAJ Database: The First Medical Journal from Afghanistan
We are thrilled to announce that the Razi International Medical Journal has been indexed in the Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) database. This is a significant achievement for the journal and…
Read more →Earthquakes in Afghanistan: A Catastrophe for Health-Care Services
On October 7, 2023, Afghanistan was hit by a 6.3 magnitude earthquake that was followed by numerous aftershocks. This was the most powerful seismic activity to affect the northwestern region of Afghanistan…
Read more →Tick-borne Encephalitis Spreads Across Europe
Tick-borne Encephalitis (TBE) is on the rise in European nations, posing a severe threat to public health. Recent outbreaks in countries like Sweden, Denmark, France, and the Czech Republic have set off…
Read more →Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies Joins Research for Life Initiative
In a significant development for the scientific community in Afghanistan, the Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies (ACES) has officially become a member of the Research for Life initiative. This collaboration promises to…
Read more →Mental Health Challenges for Afghan Women under Taliban Rule
In a recent study conducted across major provinces of Afghanistan, researchers from Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies found that depression is a significant concern among Afghan women living under the rule of…
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