KABUL: The resurgence of the Taliban in Afghanistan has resulted in a renewed prohibition on girls’ education, with far-reaching implications, notably in the medical field.
Recent reports have confirmed the Taliban’s swift reintroduction of a ban on educating girls in Afghanistan, affecting a staggering 80% of school-age girls, as reported by the United Nations. UNICEF further highlights that the restrictive measures have directly impacted over 100,000 girls.
The consequence of these restrictions extends to exacerbating the shortage of women in the healthcare sector, presenting significant challenges during medical crises, where the expertise of female healthcare professionals is paramount.
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An example illustrating this impact is a student from Kabul Medical School, whose pursuit of graduation was abruptly halted by the Taliban’s reimposition of constraints on girls’ education, preventing her from completing her degree.
Despite permitting Afghan women to work in healthcare, the Taliban’s closure of educational opportunities affects countless other girls, including aspiring doctors, nurses, and various professionals vital to bolstering the nation’s healthcare system.
Even preceding the recent restrictions, over 3,000 women who graduated from medical schools were unable to undertake board exams necessary for practicing medicine.
