Publications by authors named "Jerome A Shaguy"
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- In Afghanistan, it's hard to provide health care for everyone because of the country's tough geography and cultural issues regarding gender.
- A study collected information on health services and areas that need help by looking at available reports and data from organizations like the World Health Organization.
- Even though there are 4,242 health care centers, many people, especially in rural areas, can't get the care they need, with about 25% of the population underserved, including many women and young children.
Afghanistan has been in an active state of conflict and war for twenty continuous years. Social services like health and education have been badly affected, facing issues such as service disruption, brain drain, and generalized instability. Health indices that provide proxy indicators for general population wellness, such as maternal health, child mortality, and immunization coverage, show that the health services available to the Afghan population are sub-optimal.
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