[4] Near the end of 2018, the district was considered to be Taliban-influenced, as opposed to the Afghan government.

[6] Darqad has an area of 393 square kilometers, comparatively equivalent to the Isle of Wight.

[2] There are some basic roads in the district, but there is a lack of a coordinated transportation system.

[2] The district has some basic health centers, with doctors and vaccination.

Darqad lacks professional doctors, equipment, technology, and a hospital.