Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, announced on World Health Day that Afghan women continue to face significant barriers in accessing healthcare services. He emphasized that restrictions imposed by the Taliban administration, particularly concerning women\u2019s mobility and the work of female healthcare workers, have severely weakened the country’s healthcare system.<\/p>\n
Bennett wrote on his X (formerly Twitter) account that limiting the education and activities of female healthcare workers has made it difficult for female patients to receive essential services. According to him, this situation not only endangers women\u2019s health but also compromises the overall efficiency of Afghanistan\u2019s healthcare system.<\/p>\n
In a previous report, he warned that women without a mahram (male guardian) are denied access to healthcare services\u2014a measure that has drawn widespread international concern. Human rights organizations have repeatedly stated that such restrictions violate fundamental human rights principles and the right to equal access to healthcare.<\/p>\n
The UN Special Rapporteur further stated that the Taliban administration lacks the capacity and expertise necessary to effectively manage the healthcare system, negatively affecting the quality of services provided in hospitals and medical centers. With this situation ongoing, the future of Afghanistan\u2019s healthcare system and equitable access to medical services for its residents remains highly uncertain.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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