Reference :
V-P-AF-E-03031
Date :
06/10/2024
Caption :
Balkh province, medical center supported by the Afghan Red Crescent Society. A volunteer talks to a patient.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
“Afghanistan: A year of responding to numerous humanitarian challenges
In 2024, communities in Afghanistan continued to face a dire situation marked by persistent economic challenges, natural disasters and the consequences of decades of armed conflict. International sanctions and reduced foreign aid created further challenges, contributing to a grim situation in a country where millions of people are grappling with poverty, food insecurity and difficulties in accessing essential services like health care.
The plight of vulnerable groups, including women, children and people with disabilities, is particularly concerning. This alarming situation requires sustained international attention and long-term support to ensure that essential assistance reaches those in need.
- Katharina Ritz, International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) Head of delegation in Afghanistan.
[...]
The ICRC supports 46 ARCS-run basic health-care centres, which provide access to common disease prevention and treatment to a million people, primarily focusing on women and children in rural and urban areas. This has not only helped save lives but also relieved the pressure on the already overburdened secondary health-care system. [...]".
ICRC website, article 31-12-2024
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
3321x1868
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
