The Save the Children organization in Afghanistan has reported that 18 health centers have been shut down due to a reduction in funding. The closure of these centers has significantly impacted healthcare access for Afghan children, leaving many vulnerable to various health issues. The organization warned on Tuesday March 11 that if immediate financial support […] The post Save The Children: 18 Health Centers in Afghanistan closed due to funding cuts appeared first on Khaama Press.
Save the Children reports 18 health centers in Afghanistan have closed due to funding cuts, impacting healthcare access for children and potentially leading to the closure of 14 more centers. This endangers over 134,000 children reliant on these services, with malnutrition programs already suspended. A center treating over 2,000 patients monthly is also closing. The aid reduction, including cuts from USAID, exacerbates the health crisis, leaving millions without vital services.