RASC News Agency: The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan continues its unwavering commitment to providing vital humanitarian aid to the people of the country. In a recent announcement, UNICEF revealed that it extended health and nutrition assistance to an astounding six million individuals across various provinces in September.
On Tuesday, October 24, UNICEF released a report detailing their aid initiatives carried out during the aforementioned month. The report sheds light on the fact that a significant proportion of the beneficiaries were children under the age of five, underscoring the pressing need to prioritize their well-being.
Moreover, the report highlights that UNICEF persevered in delivering primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare services throughout all 34 provinces via 2,397 established health centers in September. Additionally, of notable concern, approximately 606,000 children, with 57% being girls, were admitted to these health centers for life-saving malnutrition treatment during this period.
Furthermore, a recent statement by UNICEF reveals the alarming statistic that 547,388 children under the age of five were admitted to hospitals for severe malnutrition treatment since the beginning of this year. This figure serves as a clarion call, emphasizing the urgent need for immediate action to address the critical issue of malnutrition among children.
It is imperative to emphasize that during the two years of Taliban rule in Afghanistan, the economic situation of the Afghanistani people progressively deteriorated. Now, more than ever, the people of Afghanistan, particularly in the healthcare sector, are in desperate need of international aid.
The Taliban’s policy restriction on women working in national and international organizations has had a severe impact on the country’s economic growth. By depriving women of their right to work, countless families have been economically disadvantaged, as they relied on the income generated by these women. The ramifications of this policy have not only hindered individual households but have also had a broader detrimental effect on the overall economy.
