Taliban bans cornea transplants in Afghanistan, patients left blind

Afghanistan's Taliban government has reportedly banned cornea transplant operations, halting sight-restoring procedures for a large waiting list, according to ophthalmologists cited by EFE. Authorities deny the ban exists, creating uncertainty about the policy's scope and enforcement. This restriction, if confirmed, would deepen a healthcare access crisis in Afghanistan and may signal broader restrictions on medical procedures.

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