'Humanitarian airbridge' called by UN for aid supply to Afghanistan

 

Looking at the crisis in Afghanistan, the World Health Organisation and UNICEF are calling for a “humanitarian airbridge” to be set up immediately. This committee will allow the unhindered delivery of medicines and other aid supplies to Afghanistan. Both the organisations are fighting tooth and nail to stay and deliver for the people of Afghanistan.

 Although, with no commercial aircraft currently permitted to land in Kabul, currently they have no way to get supplies into the country and to those in need. Agencies mentioned that even before the Taliban's recent takeover of Afghanistan, the country required the world's third-largest humanitarian operation, with more than 18 million people needing help. The prime focus is laid on the evacuation of foreigners and vulnerable Afghans in such a crying situation, the basic needs on humanitarian grounds cannot be neglected.

 

Meanwhile, the WHO has also raised an alarm concerning the healthcare situation in Afghanistan, where conflict has left countless people vulnerable to hunger and illnesses. Adding gravity to the situation, WHO mentioned that one-third of the population is facing acute hunger and more than half of all children under age five are malnourished. The ongoing drought situation is expected to worsen an already dire situation.

 

WHO spokesperson Tarik Jasarevic added by saying that continuity of health services must continue without interruption across the country, with a focus on ensuring women have access to female health workers. Most major health facilities are functional. And this is based on provincial-level field monitoring. Health workers have been called to return to or to remain at their posts, including female health staff. With utmost precautions, healthcare facility is functioning in Afghanistan and are determined to save lives of their fellow countrymen.