Opinion Piece Warns of Collapse in Afghanistan's Women's Health Sector Due to Exclusion Policies

An opinion piece published by Amu TV on April 9, 2026, portrays Afghanistan's health system as in ruins, with a particular focus on the women's health sector described as a 'gender tragedy.'

The article, written by a human rights activist and freelance journalist, claims that policies depriving women of education and work opportunities have led to the collapse of the health system, especially in gynecology and obstetrics. It argues that banning female medical staff has resulted in the deaths of mothers and newborns, particularly in remote areas where access to care is limited.

The piece states that the women's medical sector in Afghanistan has reached 'zero point' due to the loss of expertise following these exclusions. April 7, 2026, is marked as a day of mourning for the failing health system under these policies, which the author characterizes as a 'silent genocide' and 'managerial premeditated murder' of mothers and infants.

The article urges the international community to demand the immediate reopening of universities and the restoration of female medical staff to prevent further catastrophe. No specific incidents, named officials, or verifiable data are provided to support the claims.