Richard Lindsay, the UK’s Special Representative for Afghanistan, has recently stated that the country is striving to enhance access for women, children, and persons with disabilities to health and nutrition services in Afghanistan.
On the occasion of World Health Day, Mr. Lindsay expressed his appreciation for the vital role of partners in delivering health services in Afghanistan through a message posted on his X account.
He emphasized that under the leadership of World Vision Afghanistan and with the support of the UK, comprehensive and safe health and nutrition services are being provided to the most vulnerable groups.
In part of his message, the UK Special Representative added that these efforts aim to increase access to health and nutritional care for vulnerable individuals in Afghanistan.
It should be noted that access to health services in Afghanistan has been restricted in recent years due to various limitations, and many individuals, including women, face significant health challenges.
Afghanistan is among the countries with a high maternal and neonatal mortality rate. The lack of health facilities, limited access to specialized training, and the considerable distance from villages to treatment centers pose 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 minimal resources and without immediate access to specialized guidance.
