The Taliban has issued a ban preventing women in Afghanistan from studying nursing and midwifery, as communicated during a meeting with educational institution directors in Kabul.
Although no formal documentation exists, health officials relayed the directive from the Taliban’s supreme leader, causing confusion among institutions. This ruling represents a significant setback for women’s education in Afghanistan, where girls have already been barred from secondary schools and universities.
Women make up the majority of students in health-related programs, and the ban threatens to worsen the country’s shortage of medical professionals. Institute managers and educators express deep concern over the psychological impact and the loss of educational opportunities for women, underscoring the broader implications for healthcare access and gender equality in Afghanistan.
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