Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 11:12am on 01 Mar 2025,Saturday International
The Taliban’s gender apartheid policies have led to Afghan girls being denied life-saving surgeries due to the lack of female medical professionals. The regime has banned women from pursuing medical education, including surgery, nursing, and midwifery, worsening an already dire healthcare crisis. Cultural restrictions prevent women from being treated by male doctors, leaving many without essential medical care. Human rights organizations warn that this will lead to a sharp rise in maternal and infant mortality rates. Global condemnation continues, but the Taliban remains firm in its policies, further endangering Afghan women’s health and survival.
