IntroductionThe Kite Runner is the debut novel by Afghan-American author Khaled Hosseini. The novel is about a Pashtun man, Amir, who realizes his childhood mistakes and begins a journey to correct them. Hosseini began writing the novel in 2001 while practicing medicine (source). Therefore, his knowledge of healthcare is clearly reflected in the novel through his writing style and the conflicts in the characters' lives. For example, Ali, who is a servant in Amir's house and a childhood friend of his father, suffers from congenital paralysis of the lower facial muscles and polio. The author’s description of his leg is “twisted, atrophied…. yellowish skin over the bones with little space in between except for a thin layer of muscle” shows his deep knowledge of diseases and symptoms (10). Moreover, these conflicts not only have a notable impact on the development of the plot, but also reflect the miserable state of health care in Afghanistan. The death of Amir's mother during childbirth reveals the pathetic status of neonatal care in Afghanistan. Amir witnesses several health-related issues and consequences in other characters' lives throughout the story. Thus, the author uses it to highlight important themes relating to health care in Afghanistan such as maternal death, infant mortality, disability, addiction due to excessive drug use and malformations. Essentially, the novel raises certain questions such as: "What factors are reducing the population of Afghanistan?" What is the general state of hospitals and healthcare professionals? Why are women facing a health care crisis? What home remedies are available to replace poor health care conditions and do they actually help people recover? » Thus, this research...... middle of article...... ANISTAN: Landmine deaths, injuries torment villagers. " IRINnews. IRIN, 28 January 2010. Web. 1 April 2014. . This report assesses the effects of a landmine explosion on the lives of Afghans and provides a detailed illustration of a case in Lashkar Gah. " HIV/AIDS in Afghanistan.” WORLD BANK GROUP, July 10, 2012. Web, April 1, 2014. Brown, A. Widney and LaShawn R. Jefferson “VI. Afghanistan, Humanity Denied: Systematic Denial of Women's Rights in Afghanistan. New York, NY.: Human Rights Watch, 2001. 16+. Print This book by A. Widney Brown and LeShawn R. Jefferson reflects on the negative impacts of various Taliban decrees on the overall development of Afghan women.