Afghanistan Corneal Transplant Halt: Patients Face Delays
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The de facto Taliban government has banned corneal transplant operations in Afghanistan, leaving a large number of patients on the waiting list for a treatment that allows them to recover their vision, according to ophthalmologists quoted by EFE, in...
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Taliban bans corneal transplants in Afghanistan citing Islamic teachings: Report
The Taliban has reportedly halted corneal transplants in Afghanistan after ruling that the procedure violates Islamic teachings. The decision threatens access to sight-restoring surgery for hundreds of patients already facing limited specialist care.
Afghanistan Corneal Transplant Halt: Patients Face Delays
Doctors in Afghanistan say a reported Taliban order has halted corneal transplant surgeries, disrupting a charitable programme and leaving patients awaiting treatment, amid uncertainty over whether the restrictions amount to a nationwide ban
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Afghan doctors have been informed that they will no longer be allowed to perform corneal transplants.
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have reportedly banned corneal transplant surgeries, leaving many patients without access to a treatment that could restore their sight.
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