The WHO report highlights that Afghanistan has the highest maternal mortality rate in Asia.
Kabul:
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a stark warning about the situation as about 24 mothers lose their lives every day due to preventable maternal causes, The Khaama Press reported Tuesday.
Khaama Press is an Afghan digital news agency. Khaama Press reported that the lack of necessary health care for mothers is the main reason behind the tragic loss of their lives.
On social media platform X, WHO said: “An estimated 24 mothers die every day from preventable causes of maternal death with current funding.”
The organization added: “This number is expected to rise dramatically if the current funding gap continues.”
This problem has been exacerbated by a lack of funding, making it imperative to address these challenges quickly.
The recent warning has underlined the serious risks to millions of lives from food insecurity and malnutrition, exacerbated by infectious diseases, ongoing outbreaks and severe drought.
According to The Khaama Press, the report reveals a shocking increase in demand for humanitarian aid, which has risen to 28.8 million people by 2023, compared to 18.4 million before the Taliban came to power in August 2021.
Within the healthcare sector, the report indicates that a surprising 14 million people (including 7.5 million children and 3.1 million women) are now set aside for healthcare assistance.
However, the report highlights a worrying disparity: only 8.4 million people received aid in the first half of 2023. This shortfall highlights the need for greater efforts to bridge the gap and provide critical healthcare support to vulnerable people.
WHO funding for the 2022-2023 period is $480 million, of which $355 million is implemented or available. Still, a $125 million funding gap remains to fund essential health care needs for the remainder of 2023.
Earlier on Sunday, it was reported that the situation of pregnant women in Afghanistan is worrying due to factors such as economic problems, poor nutrition, limited access to health care and increased pressure.
The World Health Organization (WHO) report highlights that Afghanistan has the highest maternal mortality rate in Asia. Many of these deaths, which are due to preventable causes, underscore the importance of women’s access to health care centers. This access gap has contributed to the alarming maternal mortality rate in Afghanistan.
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