The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has reported that millions of people in Afghanistan remain dependent on humanitarian aid to survive and meet their basic needs, with this dependency continuing to rise.<\/p>\n
On Monday, the 20th of Dey, the organization stated that widespread poverty, decades of conflict, and the impact of climate change\u2014including droughts, floods, and earthquakes\u2014have significantly reduced families\u2019 capacity to cope with crises and increased the population\u2019s vulnerability.<\/p>\n
According to the report, food insecurity, limited access to healthcare services, and a shortage of clean drinking water are major challenges that have made a large segment of Afghanistan\u2019s population reliant on external assistance. This situation persists amid the absence of effective and responsive planning by the Taliban administration.<\/p>\n
The Red Cross added that in 2025, in collaboration with the Afghan Red Crescent Society, extensive services have been provided, with over 1.2 million patients\u2014most of whom were women and children\u2014receiving primary care at 47 health centers. Additionally, more than 337,000 vaccine doses have been administered.<\/p>\n
The report also highlights that over 9,000 children suffering from malnutrition have been covered under nutrition programs, although these efforts are considered insufficient given the vast needs.<\/p>\n
Emphasizing the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the International Committee of the Red Cross has urged the global community to sustain support to prevent further suffering and strengthen the resilience of vulnerable communities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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