Afghanistan — Historical Events Description

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Afghanistan
Event
Establishment of the Afghan National Public Health Awareness Initiative
Category
Social
Date
1968-11-15
Country
Afghanistan
Description

On 15 November 1968, Afghanistan introduced a public health awareness initiative focused on hygiene, disease prevention, and maternal health. Radio broadcasts, posters, and community meetings were used to convey simple and actionable health guidance. Nurses and health officers traveled to rural communities to conduct checkups and workshops. The program improved public understanding of sanitation and early illness detection. It became a foundation for later national health campaigns.