Afghanistan, Sept. 22 -- The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a sharp increase in cancer cases among women in Afghanistan, calling the trend deeply alarming.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a sharp increase in cancer cases among Afghan women, calling the trend deeply concerning.

In a report released on Monday, September 22, WHO identified breast and cervical cancers as the most common, noting that women often seek medical care too late for effective treatment.

The organization also warned that cardiovascular diseases kill around 40,000 people annually in Afghanistan, adding to the country's growing burden of preventable deaths.

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