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Latest: 28 August 2019

The series is about health and wellbeing. Talk about common health issues in Afghanistan. There are also a few things to come out of the Bible about health and well being.

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28 August 2019

Health Today

A cigarette may seem like a small escape, but we reveal how it quietly tightens its grip on health, money, and family life. We follow Bashir, a construction worker struggling with unpaid wages, whose smoking adds pressure at home as his family plead with him to stop. Through his visit to a clinic, …

29 minutes

21 August 2019

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A cigarette may seem like a small comfort, but we reveal how it quietly harms both body and home. We follow Bashir, a labourer struggling with stress and finances, whose habit strains his family and drains their money while masking deeper problems. Through his visit to a clinic, we explore the real…

29 minutes

31 July 2019

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In Afghanistan, we open a window into real lives by exploring the often misunderstood reality of miscarriage and maternal health. Through Afshan’s story—her early hopes, repeated loss, and quiet resilience—we reflect the emotional toll many families face, as well as the support and understanding th…

29 minutes

24 July 2019

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A gripping glimpse into everyday life reveals how quickly illness can strike—and how it might be prevented. We follow a young family as their toddler battles a severe bout of whooping cough, turning a joyful homecoming into a week of fear, hospital care, and hard-earned lessons. Through their exper…

29 minutes

17 July 2019

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What really happens when smoking tightens its grip on everyday life? We follow Bashir, a construction worker under financial pressure, whose reliance on cigarettes strains his family, drains his money, and harms those around him. Through a frank conversation with a doctor, we explore how nicotine a…

29 minutes

10 July 2019

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Step into a stark and urgent story where we confront the harsh reality of drug addiction and its toll on family life. We follow Sima and Dawood as heroin use in Afghanistan fuels violence, poverty, and despair, while also exposing the wider risks of disease, crime, and social breakdown. Through the…

29 minutes

26 June 2019

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Step into a conversation that speaks directly to real life, where health concerns and faith meet with honesty and care. We explore the challenges of common illnesses in Afghanistan, focusing on eczema through a relatable family story that highlights symptoms, triggers, and practical ways to manage …

29 minutes

19 June 2019

Health Today

Tune in for a vivid and heartfelt broadcast that blends everyday life, practical health advice, and stories of hope. We follow Mujeeb, a schoolboy struggling through an exam as an itchy rash disrupts his focus, leading to a clear and simple explanation of scabies—its causes, symptoms, and how famil…

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29 May 2019

Health

What happens when a lively young girl suddenly falls silent? We explore the story of Homa, a bright 13‑year‑old whose life changes after being taken out of school, leading to withdrawal, sadness, and worrying signs of emotional distress within her family in Afghanistan. Alongside this powerful dram…

29 minutes

22 May 2019

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Tune in as we bring voices and stories together from Afghanistan, blending practical health advice with everyday life. We follow a family confronting measles, learning how quickly it spreads, why isolation matters, and how vaccination and vitamin A can protect children from serious harm. Alongside …

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26 August 2019

Health

From the very first notes, we draw listeners into a lively blend of music, storytelling and practical health advice centred on vitamin A. Through the story of a young boy in Afghanistan struggling to see in the dark, we uncover how a simple nutrient deficiency can quietly lead to serious problems l…

29 minutes

15 May 2019

Health

From the first moments, we draw listeners in with a warm greeting before turning to the realities of life faced by many families. We explore the story of a young girl whose life changes after leaving school, revealing signs of depression that affect her health, behaviour, and relationships. Alongsi…

29 minutes

8 May 2019

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A sudden illness strikes just as a young man prepares for marriage, drawing us into a story that blends everyday life with urgent health advice. We follow Dawood’s struggle with typhoid, seen through his family’s concern, a doctor’s practical guidance, and the realities of how the disease spreads—e…

29 minutes

27 February 2019

Health

What happens when a simple dog bite turns into a life‑or‑death emergency? We follow the story of a lively boy chased and bitten by a suspected rabid dog, as his family turns to a wise grandfather who shares the tragic loss of his own son to rabies and the hard lessons learned too late. Through thei…

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20 February 2019

Health

A troubling cough that will not go away sparks a family’s urgent journey to seek help, leading us into a revealing look at tuberculosis and its impact on everyday life. We follow their struggle as a frail grandfather grows weaker, showing warning signs such as weight loss, fever, and blood in his p…

29 minutes

26 August 2019

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What if a simple lack of nutrients could quietly steal a child’s sight? We explore an eye‑opening story from Afghanistan, where young Jawed struggles to see in the dark, bumping into walls and trees while his sister Parwana begins to notice worrying changes in his eyes. Through a visit to a local c…

29 minutes

6 February 2019

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Tune in as we bring you a compelling story that blends everyday struggle with vital health advice. We follow Daud, a father grappling with unemployment and mounting worries, whose persistent chest pain leads him to fear the worst—only to uncover a different, treatable condition. Through his visit t…

29 minutes

26 September 2018

Health

A child’s life hangs in the balance when curiosity turns dangerous, drawing us straight into the urgent reality of poisoning in the home. We follow a mother’s panic as her young son swallows a large number of tablets, and see how swift action, practical medical advice, and calm decision-making can …

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26 August 2019

Health

Tune in as we bring a lively mix of conversation and practical advice that speaks directly to everyday life. We explore how invisible germs spread through touch, food and the air, and how simple habits—like washing hands with soap, trimming nails and covering food—can prevent illness. Through a war…

29 minutes

19 September 2018

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Tune in for a lively blend of conversation, drama, and music as we explore health and daily life. We follow teachers and pupils exchanging practical lessons about invisible microbes—how they spread through dirty hands, food, water, and even flies—and the simple habits that prevent illness, from was…

29 minutes