Red Cross: Afghanistan grapples with deadly crisis as world forgets

Elaha Tue Sep 2026 2 weeks ago 246

De Simon, who recently completed a one-week trip to Afghanistan, told Agence France-Presse on Monday that the reduction in foreign aid continues even as humanitarian needs in the country are on the rise. According to her, this situation has placed even greater pressure on the people and health facilities, and Afghanistan has gradually fallen out of the international community's focus.


The United Nations Children's Fund warned last week that around one million children in Afghanistan are at risk of deadly malnutrition, while another 3.7 million children are facing acute malnutrition. The United Nations has also stated that the reduction in foreign aid has led to the closure of 100 treatment centers for malnourished children across Afghanistan.


According to de Simon, Afghanistan remains one of the five largest areas of operation for the International Committee of the Red Cross in the world. The organization is currently funding the operations of 46 health centers and seven rehabilitation centers, and it provides services to victims of conflicts, mine explosions, and unexploded ordnance from the war. The Red Cross also supports families affected by conflicts in Afghanistan and Pakistan; however, the budget cuts have forced the organization to make difficult decisions regarding the continuation of some programs and the extent of its activities.


The head of operations for the International Committee of the Red Cross expressed concern in another part of her remarks about the Taliban's restrictions on the education and employment of women and girls, emphasizing the vital role of women in the health sector. She said the organization can still retain its female staff in health services; but if the deprivation of the new generation from education continues, there will be no replacement workforce for the future.


During her trip, de Simon also met with Abdul Salam Hanafi, the administrative deputy of the Prime Minister's office, and Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban foreign minister, stressing the importance of continuing engagement and dialogue. The Taliban, which regained power in Afghanistan five years ago, has so far been officially recognized only by Russia.



Yasmin Perez de Simon, a senior manager at the International Committee of the Red Cross, says that the people of Afghanistan are facing serious challenges in meeting their basic needs and surviving, and the country's health system is on the verge of collapse. She has urged the international community not to forget Afghanistan in its current situation.

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