The agency estimated that the country recorded 638 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in 2024 — the highest rate in Asia and the seventh...
Children under the age of two are the hardest hit, accounting for 83 percent of severe acute malnutrition cases and 77 percent of moderate acute malnutrition...
"Reaching every child with life-saving vaccines must go hand in hand with strengthening routine immunization and sustaining essential health services," Balkhy said.
The organization noted that more than 1,500 severely malnourished children were admitted to its feeding center at Boost Provincial Hospital in Helmand,
Officials urged parents to ensure that all children under five years old receive the vaccine during the campaign period.
UNFPA added that improving access to skilled midwives is key to ensuring safer pregnancies and addressing persistent gaps in healthcare services for women and children.
The three-day campaign aims to vaccinate approximately 12.6 million children under the age of five, according to the ministry.
As a result, more than 420 health facilities have closed or suspended operations since early 2025, leaving around three million people without access to basic healthcare.
WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the organization, with support from international partners, was working to expand access to healthcare and save lives across the country.
In response, Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health approved a national health policy in March 2025 prioritizing NCD prevention, cancer care, and mental health.
Aid agencies have launched urgent appeals for funds to deliver food, shelter, and medical support to affected communities, placing additional strain on the country’s fragile aid...
WHO and the EU say the reinforced collaboration reflects their long-term commitment to ensuring that essential health services remain accessible and resilient, especially in times of...
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