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1.84 Million Afghans Vulnerable Amid Health Facility Closures

4/3/2025

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In Afghanistan, the closure of over 200 health facilities due to US aid cuts has left 1.84 million people vulnerable. The WHO warns that the humanitarian crisis is deepening, particularly for women and children. With Taliban restrictions limiting access to care, maternal mortality rates are soaring, resulting in heartbreaking consequences for families.

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In Afghanistan, the closure of over 200 health facilities due to US aid cuts has left 1.84 million people vulnerable. The WHO warns that the humanitarian crisis is deepening, particularly for women and children. With Taliban restrictions limiting access to care, maternal mortality rates are soaring, resulting in heartbreaking consequences for families.