UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, states that over 20 million people, including 5.6 million children, were supported in Afghanistan in the year 2025.
In its annual report published day (Monday, April 20), the organization mentioned that these individuals have benefited from health services.
UNICEF further emphasized that 10 million children and mothers received essential preventive nutritional services and materials.
The United Nations Children’s Fund also specified that in addition to this, 4 million children received educational materials and learning resources in schools, community-based educational programs, and emergency situations.
According to the report, 2.7 million people gained access to emergency water, sanitation, and hygiene services.
However, according to UNICEF’s report, 2.2 million girls are deprived of education.
It is worth noting that Afghanistan is one of the countries facing a high rate of maternal and neonatal mortality. The lack of healthcare facilities, limited access to specialized training, and the great distance between villages and healthcare centers have created serious challenges in providing services to pregnant mothers.
In many areas, women give birth at home or in small clinics, and midwives often work with limited resources and without immediate access to specialized guidance.
