Health Alert: Over 6,500 Children Hit by Diarrhea in Logar Province

Pul-i-Alam, Logar – July 2025


More than 6,500 children were treated for diarrhea in Logar province last month, according to local health authorities. The surge is being described as unprecedented by officials.

📊 Key Facts:

  • 6,500+ cases reported across Pul-i-Alam city and districts

  • 435 children referred to Logar Provincial Hospital (Nayeb Aminullah Logari)

  • Causes include extreme heat, recent floods, and malnutrition

🏥 Government Response:

Governor’s spokesman Sediq Ahmad Sediqi said that hospitals are equipped to handle diarrheal cases and that public awareness campaigns are underway to help prevent further spread.

👨‍👩‍👧 Public Voices:

Local resident Sherbaz, whose three children are ill, confirmed the situation is dire:

“Hundreds of children are sick, and some have even died. The Ministry of Public Health must expand medical facilities urgently.”


⚠️ Takeaway:

Logar’s children are facing a health emergency. Authorities urge families to seek early treatment and follow prevention guidelines, especially during extreme weather.

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