Eighty percent of WHO-supported facilities in Afghanistan risk shutdown - Caribbean News Global

Eighty percent of WHO-supported facilities in Afghanistan risk shutdown - Caribbean News Global

KABUL, Afghanistan – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan is deeply concerned that funding shortages could force the closure of 80 percent of WHO-supported essential health care services. Millions, including vulnerable populations such as women, children, the elderly, the displaced and returnees, will be left without access to critical medical care. As of 4 March 2025, 167 health facilities had shut down due to funding shortages, c…