French filmmaker discusses Afghan women's health documentary on France 24

French filmmaker and journalist Mélanie Nunes discussed her latest investigative report, “Afghanistan : les soignantes de l’ombre” (the unsung female carers), in an interview with FRANCE 24. The short‑form documentary, which premiered on the Arté television channel, examines the challenges faced by Afghan women seeking medical care and the obstacles encountered by the health‑care providers who strive to deliver services under the country’s restrictive conditions.

The film follows a group of women who, according to Nunes, agreed to participate because “nobody cares about what they think” in their own country, highlighting the marginalisation of female voices in Afghanistan’s health sector. By documenting both patients and caregivers, the report sheds light on the systemic barriers to treatment and the resilience of those working in the shadows to provide essential care. The broadcast aims to raise international awareness of the ongoing health‑care crisis affecting Afghan women.