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Health

Stay warm and safe

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BbukharisAs winter advances, one of the biggest challenges is keeping warm. It is important to dress properly when outside, to prevent frostbite. Also, when heating rooms with bukharis, it is essential to take care of ventilation to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.

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Living longer

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Increases in health facilities and services are credited with extending the average life expectancy of Afghans. Other factors include better education and living conditions.

It is said that during a conflict, life expectancy will go down. The violence itself takes its toll and it worsens living conditions, so people are more likely to get sick and die.

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What to do with a broken bone?

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what to do with broken armBroken bones that are not treated correctly from the beginning can cause many problems and medical complications. For example, a broken arm that is bandaged too tightly may lead to an amputation. So it is very important to know what to do with a broken bone before a qualified doctor can be found for further treatment.

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Pneumonia

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PneumoniaCold weather is likely to increase the number of people suffering from pneumonia in Afghanistan.

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Global Handwashing Day was celebrated in Kabul

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Global Handwashing Day (GHD) is a campaign to motivate and mobilize millions around the world to wash their hands with soap.

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