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Afghanistan - Health Risks
Diarrhoeal diseases and other gastrointestinal infections are common causes of ill health, becoming worse in the hotter months.
The dry dusty conditions in both summer and winter can cause irritation to eyes, throat, nose and skin. Respiratory tuberculosis is common in the Afghan population.
Tuberculosis is endemic in Afghanistan, with over 76,000 cases reported per year. USAID is engaged in promulgating DOTS (directly observed therapy, short course) treatments, as well as TB awareness and prevention.
Malaria is a potential hazard except in the high mountainous regions of the country and in winter. Polio
You should exercise normal precautions to avoid exposure to HIV/AIDS. No statistics are available on the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). However, in 2006 the United Nations Development Programme estimated that an HIV/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) epidemic could occur in Afghanistan because of the high incidence of intravenous drug use, unsafe blood transfusion procedures, large numbers of refugees, poor health facilities, and illiteracy.
You should seek medical advice before travelling to Afghanistan and ensure that all appropriate vaccinations are up-to-date.
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