The Kabul Tribune (KT) — UNICEF says it has reached about 60,000 children with education services and supported millions of people across Afghanistan with lifesaving assistance and emergency health interventions.
In a statement, UNICEF said it reached approximately 167,000
internally displaced people and returnees at border points including Torkham,
Spin Boldak, Islam Qala, and Milak, as well as surrounding reception areas. The
support included integrated emergency services such as health care, nutrition,
water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), psychosocial support, and immunization.
The agency also reported that around 60,000 children, 60% of
them girls, were supported through community-based education programs and
temporary learning spaces established for children affected by displacement and
return movements.
To strengthen emergency health systems, UNICEF said five
emergency oxygen plants were installed in regional and provincial hospitals to
help maintain critical maternal and child health services.
Additionally, UNICEF said community engagement mechanisms
were expanded, reaching 1.8 million people with lifesaving information. More
than 24,500 pieces of community feedback were recorded, with over 92% of cases
addressed or referred for follow-up.
