Over 890 cases and 24 deaths from Gas Poisonings in Afghanistan this winter

The Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health has reported 894 cases of gas poisoning and 24 related deaths across the country since the beginning of the winter season.

On Saturday, January 11, the ministry issued a statement noting a rise in gas poisoning cases nationwide.

Sharafat Zaman, the spokesperson for the ministry, stated that these figures were compiled from reports of citizens seeking medical treatment in hospitals.

He further revealed that 24 individuals have died as a result of gas poisoning...