The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, says more than 18.9 million people across Afghanistan accessed essential healthcare services through health centers supported by the organization over the past year.
In a statement published Monday, August 17, UNICEF said the services were delivered through health facilities supported by the agency across all 34 Afghan provinces.
UNICEF also reported that 363,810 children suffering from severe and moderate acute malnutrition received treatment through supported programs.
The agency thanked its partners for their continued assistance to communities across Afghanistan.
The figures highlight the scale of Afghanistan’s ongoing need for basic healthcare and nutrition services, particularly among children, who remain one of the country’s most vulnerable groups.
Access to essential healthcare remains a major challenge for many Afghan families, especially in communities affected by poverty, food insecurity and limited medical resources.
UNICEF stressed that continued support for healthcare and nutrition programs remains essential to protecting children and families across Afghanistan.
The organization’s figures also underscore the continuing reliance of Afghanistan’s health system on international humanitarian support, particularly for services targeting children and other vulnerable populations.
