Taliban Unofficial Ban on Male Doctors Treating Women Deepens Afghan Healthcare Crisis

Taliban authorities are enforcing an unofficial ban on male doctors treating female patients in Afghanistan, reportedly storming clinics and threatening arrest for violations, including using women's names. This restriction, not formally codified, severely limits women's access to medical care, creating dangerous health outcomes. The move signals continued erosion of women's rights under Taliban rule, with enforcement escalating beyond prior restrictions.

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