Current situation in Afghanistan
Healthcare in Afghanistan has been in a catastrophic state since long before the Taliban seized power in August 2021. There is a shortage of doctors, trained medical staff and equipment in many health centres. The economic situation has worsened since 2021: international sanctions, job losses and lack of income are driving more and more families into existential hardship.
At the same time, the country has been suffering from severe droughts for years. Harvests are failing and food prices are rising sharply. At least one in three people in Afghanistan is affected by hunger. For many families, medical treatment and medication have become unaffordable. Often, simply getting to the nearest health facility is a major hurdle – especially for older people, people with disabilities, pregnant women or families without transport.
Added to this is a lack of knowledge about clinical pictures, treatment options and preventive measures. Especially in remote regions, many people lack information about hygiene, prenatal care and the prevention of communicable diseases. As a result, diseases often remain undiagnosed or untreated – especially among women, children, internally displaced persons and returnees.
How does humedica help?
humedica helps everyone in the Kabul region – women and men, old and young alike. Special attention is given to those who are particularly vulnerable and therefore most in need of help. These are usually women and children, many of whom are refugees who have been forced to leave their homes.
