RASC News Agency: The recent announcement by the World Health Organization WHO highlights their efforts in providing healthcare services to a significant number of Afghanistani refugees who were deported from Pakistan. According to a report released on November 26th, it was revealed that almost half of the Afghanistani immigrants deported from Pakistan were women. The World Health Organization’s report also indicates that individuals who were deported from Pakistan, in various regions including the east, southeast, north, and central areas, have benefited from the healthcare services provided by the organization.
The report further states that a total of 92,137 Afghanistani refugees have received health services from the World Health Organization between November 1 and 22. Additionally, it is worth noting that since the deadline for deporting Afghanistani immigrants from Pakistan, a staggering number of 374,600 individuals have been returned to Afghanistan through the Torkham and Spin Boldak border crossings. Among those who received healthcare services, 56.2% were women.
In light of these developments, the United Nations World Food Program has requested a substantial amount of $27.5 million to assist the deported emigrants from Pakistan. The United Nations has expressed concern about the situation faced by Afghanistani refugees expelled from Pakistan, particularly as winter approaches. The organization’s spokesperson has urged Pakistan to halt the forced deportation of Afghanistani immigrants during the harsh and cold winter months.
Numerous national and international organizations have previously voiced their apprehensions regarding the situation of asylum seekers who have returned, urging for increased funding to tackle these issues within the country.
