The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced a $500,000 donation by Japan to provide healthcare services to vulnerable Afghans, particularly women and children in Afghanistan.
On Wednesday, February 19, the organization welcomed Japan’s contributions in a statement. The statement highlighted that, with Japan’s support, the WHO will launch a 12-month project in March this year to deliver healthcare services.
The WHO emphasized that the funds will specifically be directed toward providing medical assistance for vulnerable Afghanistan populations, especially women and children.
The WHO noted that the $500,000 donation of Japan will play a vital role in sustaining essential healthcare services in Afghanistan amid ongoing humanitarian challenges.
According to the statement, the project will focus on strengthening the monitoring of contagious diseases, increasing trauma care services, and improving access to primary healthcare services in remote and disaster-affected areas.
Additionally, Edwin Salvador, WHO’s representative in Afghanistan, stated that Japan’s timely and generous assistance is crucial in addressing the urgent healthcare needs in Afghanistan.
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Japan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan, Takayoshi Kuromiya, also mentioned that these donations aim to support the Afghanistan people, particularly women and children, in tackling challenges and accessing primary healthcare services.
Previously, Japan had also announced a significant contribution in millions of dollars to provide humanitarian aid, address healthcare challenges, and fund development projects in Afghanistan.
The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has expressed concerns over raised concerns over the IEA’s ban on women and girls’ education in medical sciences in Afghanistan. OCHA warns that this decision could lead to a long-term crisis in the country’s healthcare sector.
A report released by OCHA on February 18, 2025, revealed that Afghanistan’s maternal mortality rate is three times higher than the global average. The report also highlighted the IEA’s December 2024 decision to close all medical institutes for women and girls, including higher education and semi-professional programs, further jeopardizing the future of healthcare in the country.
This news is sourced from [Khaama Press] and is for informational purposes only.
