UNFPA Response, Paktika and Khost Earthquake (June – September 2022) – Afghanistan

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A midst the political turmoil that Afghanistan is already dealing with following the Taliban takeover in 2021, the earthquake that shook the southeastern region on 22 June 2022 only further exposed the weakness of the country’s health system, and the vulnerabilities of women, especially those who are pregnant.

To help mitigate the impact of the disaster on an already suffering affected population, UNFPA worked with partners on the ground to ensure the delivery of life-saving reproductive and maternal health services to help keep pregnancies and childbirths safe in very challenging conditions. Three months since the earthquake, we have reached more than 105,000 people with life-saving services and information through various service delivery points.

UNFPA acknowledges the support of our partners on the ground as well as donors who help us ensure that women and girls can access life-saving assistance and services vital to their health and well-being.

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