Unraveling the Jeopardy: Child health in Afghanistan

Mohammad Yasir Essar, Henry Charles Ashworth, Reem Hunain, Diana Mutasem Kokash, Zarmina Islam, Shoaib Ahmad and Ahsan Zil‐E‐Ali

International Journal of Health Planning and Management, 2022, vol. 37, issue 6, 3372-3376

Abstract: A humanitarian crisis started in Afghanistan after the United States and international Allies withdrew in August 2021, causing numerous challenges and have especially impacted children. Children in Afghanistan have been affected by a long history of suffering from violence, war, and poverty. The US withdraw and COVID‐19 pandemic have caused an economic crisis causing high rates of child malnutrition and prevented them from receiving healthcare and education. In the long run, the impacts of the current situation will significantly affect the child growth, education, and psychological health. There is a need for international organizations to intervene now to ensure children do not further suffer and have the option for a bright future. In turn, ensuring a brighter future for Afghanistan.

Date: 2022
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