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Afghanistan Emergency Situation Report Issue 52 (Reporting Period: May 2025)

Attachments

Key figures (monthly)

216 394

Number of out-patient consultations (PHCs & Hospitals)

152 MT

Medical & non-medical supplies distributed

555

Health workers trained

Summary of outbreaks (2025)

739 201

ARI-Pneumonia

62 470

Measles

50 715

AWD with dehydration

10 727

Malaria

WHO Strengthens Health Response for Returnees

WHO Representative Dr Edwin Ceniza Salvador and WHE Team Lead Dr Jamshed Tanoli conducted an assessment visit to the returnees’ camp and

border entry point in Torkham to assess the health response on the ground. The visit provided critical oversight, identified urgent health needs and gaps in support, while allowing the team to directly meet with partners to improve services for returnees and host population.

Their presence underlined WHO’s commitment to delivering life-saving health services, with special attention to the most vulnerable women and children, who are often the hardest hit in times of crisis.

Key Achievements

• WHO strengthened health system by supporting 131 primary facilities across 20 provinces and two specialized hospitals including five mental health wards in 7 provinces, while expanding addiction treatment through 18 centers in 13 provinces ensuring continuous care for vulnerable populations through essential service delivery, health worker training, and medical supply distribution.