UNICEF Launches Support Program for Midwives in 2,400 Health Centers Across Afghanistan
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has announced, in collaboration with the Asian Development Bank, the implementation of an extensive support program for staff at 2,400 health centers throughout Afghanistan. This program includes a significant number of frontline health workers, including midwives.
According to UNICEF, the primary focus of these supports is to strengthen maternal and child healthcare services—a vital area for family health and reducing the risks associated with pregnancy and childbirth. In many areas, especially remote regions, midwives often serve as the first and sometimes the only source of healthcare for women.
UNICEF emphasized that the continuation of these supports is essential to ensure families across the country have access to basic health services. In recent years, Afghanistan’s healthcare system has faced serious financial and structural challenges, and ongoing assistance from international organizations has played a decisive role in preventing the collapse of essential services.
The organization added that investing in the health sector, particularly maternal and child care, is not only a humanitarian necessity but also a developmental priority for the country’s future.
