Health of Afghan people in Taliban controlled regions remains precarious, says WHO

Since Taliban seized power in Afghanistan last August, healthcare sector has suffered a significant decline. situation has become so dire that people are now relying on humanitarian aid to access basic medical care. According to 26th Health Emergency Status Report for Afghanistan released by WHO on Thursday, organization has stepped in to provide assistance by establishing new primary healthcare facilities in remote regions of country, serving most vulnerable individuals. TOLOnews reported that more than 220,000 individuals have benefited from se services.

As per recent report, World Health Organization (WHO) and its partners in aid cluster have me significant contributions to vital healthcare services in Afghanistan. report states that WHO has set a target of reaching 15.6 million people with essential healthcare services across country, including remote and difficult-to-access areas by 2023. As of February 2023, WHO has established 185 primary healthcare facilities in underserved areas in 26 provinces, serving over 2,20,000 individuals. Furrmore, organisation has distributed over 2,800 cubic meters of medical and non-medical supplies to aid partners in response to ongoing health emergencies. 

8,28,000 new cases of acute respiratory infections, says WHO

latest report reveals that almost 8,28,000 new cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI) were documented in Afghanistan in February. Shockingly, 45.1% of total 4,353,661 ARI cases recorded since October 2022, which amounts to 13.3% of country's entire population, affected children under five years old. Furrmore, Khaama Press reported that ARI instances have risen in comparison to three-year average since 2022. WHO report also highlights that approximately 17% of ults in Afghanistan are experiencing mild to moderate psychological problems such as depression, anxiety, and post-traumatic stress disorder. ditionally, economic stability of country heavily relies on humanitarian aid flows due to ongoing deep crisis.