The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) reported that in August, health services were provided to over 1,015,925 children.
According to this report, 75,289 of these children, 58% of whom were girls, received outpatient treatment.
The organization also stated that an additional 5,934 children were hospitalized at its health centers in Afghanistan for treatment.
The UNICEF report reads: ” In August, 1,015,925 children were screened for wasting, out of which 57,289 (58 per cent girls) were admitted for outpatient treatment, while 5,934 children with severe wasting and medical complications were referred for inpatient care.”
Dr. Sayed Abdullah Ahmadi said: “If we look at the child mortality rates, UNICEF’s services have had a significant positive impact on reducing child mortality figures.”
In another part of the report, it is mentioned that sixteen mobile health and nutrition teams provided services to 18,554 individuals in remote and hard-to-reach areas, 32% of whom were children.
Dr. Ahmad Shaqib Zahir stated: “UNICEF’s health services and assistance are very important and effective, especially in delivering health aid to remote areas, as well as in strengthening coordination of health assistance for disadvantaged individuals.”
Many citizens travel to the center for treatment due to the lack of healthcare facilities and medical resources in the provinces.