The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated in its latest report that Afghanistan’s severe humanitarian needs require immediate and serious attention.
According to the report, more than half of Afghanistan’s population (23.7 million) needs humanitarian aid.
Among them, 12.4 million people are facing food insecurity, and 2.9 million are experiencing acute hunger.
Over 27,000 children do not have access to healthcare, and 700,000 children are suffering from severe malnutrition.
The report highlights that despite international organizations’ efforts to strengthen Afghanistan’s healthcare system, access to essential health services has not improved as needed.
The dire situation in Afghanistan reflects the ongoing challenges of delivering aid in a country facing multiple crises, including political instability, economic collapse, and worsening food security. Vulnerable populations, especially children, are bearing the brunt of these hardships.
The lack of access to proper healthcare and nutrition threatens to create long-lasting impacts on Afghanistan’s population, potentially exacerbating the already dire conditions and leading to further displacement and suffering.
The international community must increase its efforts to provide immediate humanitarian assistance and work towards sustainable solutions to ensure that the people of Afghanistan receive the support and care they urgently need. Without swift action, the humanitarian crisis could worsen dramatically, affecting millions more.
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