Kabul [Afghanistan], August 17 (ANI): Afghanistan’s healthcare system is on the brink of collapse following the Taliban’s takeover, as international aid that once supported medical services has been largely cut off, Khaama Press reported. Citing the US-based New Lines newspaper, the outlet noted that more than half of the country’s population—around 23 million people—requires assistance to access food, clean water, or basic healthcare. The withdrawal of foreign aid and international relief agencies has plunged Afghanistan’s medical sector into crisis, leaving millions without reliable access to treatment.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 425 health facilities have been forced to shut down, compelling patients to travel for hours to reach the nearest functioning hospital or clinic. Despite the end of large-scale fighting, hospitals remain in a state of emergency. Doctors are treating injuries from domestic violence, stabbings, and road accidents, as well as complications arising from the absence of primary healthcare, Khaama Press reported.
Health experts have cautioned that the swift return of international funding and medical supplies is essential to prevent the complete collapse of Afghanistan’s healthcare system. Without urgent intervention, they warn, the country faces a sharp rise in preventable deaths. Aid organizations have called for immediate action from the global community, stressing that Afghanistan’s health crisis is as dire as it was during the height of the war.
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