# Afghanistan sees sharp rise in HIV cases as infections double in recent years

https://mins.news/en/video/102713

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-10-16 07:40 UTC
- Health
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BiEBF1DFrRM

> People living with HIV in Afghanistan face limited medical services, declining international aid and social discrimination. A Kabul hospital offers essential treatment, but rising cases and medicine shortages are worsening the crisis. Many patients also face rejection by their families and healthcare facilities.

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