Afghanistan, Feb. 12 -- Edwin Ceniza Salvador, the World Health Organization (WHO) representative in Afghanistan, stated that the situation at the National Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital is "critical." Cancer patients have expressed concerns over the shortage of doctors, medical equipment, cancer medications, and the high cost of treatment.
The WHO's regional office released a report on Tuesday, sharing stories from women battling cancer and the efforts of doctors specializing in this field. The report highlighted the ongoing "silent battle" against cancer in remote areas of Afghanistan, where the disease is a hidden enemy.
For many in Afghanistan's rural regions, traveling to central and national hospitals is the only chance for...