RASC News Agency: Residents of Waras District in Bamyan Province voice mounting concern over the lack of healthcare access, describing the situation as dire and unsustainable. Locals report that limited medical resources, vast distances to health facilities, and harsh winter conditions continually place patients’ lives at risk. Located in Bamyan’s remote southwestern region, Waras is one of the province’s most isolated districts. Hundreds of scattered families live without access to healthcare, forced to travel significant distances for even the most basic treatment.
Many residents of Waras are alarmed about the future, calling the ongoing healthcare shortage “intolerable.” Ali, a local, stated, “We have no accessible health services, and the nearest facility is hours away. During winter, it becomes especially severe. We have to walk three hours to reach a center that lacks even an ambulance.” Ali further highlighted the harsh living conditions in Waras, noting that the approach of winter amplifies fears of losing loved ones due to a lack of medical care.
Mohammad Hussain, another resident, added, “Our healthcare issues are immense, particularly in winter when illness hits. With the long, hazardous journey to distant facilities, patients’ lives are often in danger.” Abdullah, also from Waras, emphasized, “People here endure long journeys to transport patients, and the region suffers from a severe shortage of healthcare services.” The district’s rugged terrain and dispersed households are primary barriers to providing effective healthcare. Additionally, worsening poverty and rising unemployment exacerbated by Taliban rule have intensified hardships for Waras residents.
These residents urgently appeal to international aid and health organizations for support, stating that the Taliban has neglected their concerns, leaving proposed solutions unaddressed.
