The head of the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has announced that last year, 2.1 million people across various regions of the country gained access to safe water; an initiative that, according to him, has improved the lives of millions of children and mothers.<\/p>\n
Tajuddin Awali, in a message posted on his X page, stated that a significant portion of these individuals are children and mothers, who can now better care for their families with access to clean water and reduce the risk of waterborne diseases.<\/p>\n
He emphasized that UNICEF continues its efforts to expand access to safe drinking water and essential health services in Afghanistan so that a greater number of residents, especially in remote and vulnerable areas, can benefit from these services.<\/p>\n
These remarks come after Qari Din Mohammad Hanif, the Taliban’s acting Minister of Economy, described UNICEF’s activities in providing drinking water, health services, and food aid as vital during a meeting with the UNICEF head. Afghanistan has faced serious challenges in recent years regarding access to safe water and health services, with international organizations playing a crucial role in addressing these needs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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