Female Doctor Killed by Unknown Attacker in Kunduz

A female doctor was killed by an unidentified attacker while returning home from work in Kunduz Province, according to local officials.

Adolat Hamidi, a midwife from Kulob in Tajikistan who had provided maternity and healthcare services to women in Imam Sahib district of Kunduz for years, was killed by unidentified individuals on Saturday. Her body was transferred to Tajikistan on Sunday, March 15.

Ghulamuddin Khaksar said the doctor was attacked with a knife by an unknown individual while traveling home, leading to her death.

Khaksar added that security authorities have launched an investigation into the incident and are working to identify and arrest the suspect responsible for the killing.

The attack occurred as the doctor was returning from her workplace, highlighting growing concerns about the safety of women working in the health sector in northern Afghanistan.

Female healthcare workers, including doctors and nurses, have repeatedly faced threats and violent attacks in different parts of Afghanistan while traveling to work or serving in medical facilities.

Local authorities and rights groups have repeatedly stressed the need for stronger protection measures to ensure that women working in the health sector can perform their duties safely.

Afghanistan continues to face a severe shortage of female medical professionals, particularly in rural areas where cultural restrictions make access to male doctors difficult for many women.

According to the World Health Organization, Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal mortality rates in Asia, with dozens of mothers and infants dying daily from preventable pregnancy-related causes.

Meanwhile, improving security and protecting healthcare workers will be essential to maintaining basic health services and supporting vulnerable communities across the country.

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