Women and children face increased risks, while operational challenges – including restrictions on United Nations female staff – threaten rescue efforts.
The twin earthquakes, measuring 6.0 and 6.2, struck on August 31 and September 4, flattening entire villages in the provinces of Kunar, Nangarhar, Laghman and Nuristan. Mountain lands and landslides have blocked key roads, leaving air transport as only reliable access.
The evaluations indicate that more than 6,700 houses have been destroyed or damaged, forcing most families to take shelter in the open air without privacy, drinking water or basic services.
Ensure critical health care
UnfpaThe United Nations Reproductive Health Agency has Health teams deployed in the hardest affected areasProviding maternal and reproductive health care, psychosocial support and advice. Until now, more than 9,500 people have received help.
« Women and children in particular are extremely traumatized, » said a psychosocial advisor. « Our goal is to support their emotional and mental health and provide all the possible help, including drugs and dignity kits. »
Among the estimates affected by UNFPA, some 11,600 pregnant women face increased risk due to limited access to health services.
« For pregnant women, a natural disaster can transform an already difficult period into a deadly crisis, » said UNFPA representative Kwabena Asante-Nutiamah.
World Health Organization (WHO)) Mobile teams have been deployed To provide trauma care, maternal and child health services, mental health support, vaccinations and emergency nutrition.
The agency also sent 43 tonnes of medical supplies and provided more than 4,500 consultations through its clinics.
Sudan: The UN envoy goes to the region in the call for a dialogue to peace
The personal envoy of the UN Secretary General for Sudan, Ramtane Lamamra, went to East Africa to remedy the current civil conflict and to put pressure for negotiations to a peace agreement.
In a job Earlier this week, Lamamra called fighters and political actors in Sudan « to engage in a constructive dialogue leading to a lasting solution ».
The aim of the visit is to progress on the protection of civilians and to strengthen multilateral mediation efforts in the country.
Push for high -level consultations
To achieve this, he works with the African Union to organize an advisory group meeting of ministerial level in Addis Ababa.
While rival soldiers continue to attack Civilians and vital infrastructure, many displaced people and other communities receive reduced food assistance, or not at all.
« We continue to repeat our calls at the end of this conflict which left 25 million people hungry in a sharp way, » the spokesman of the UN secretary general, Stéphane Dujarric said on Thursday at a press conference.
The anniversary of September 11 of September 11, is held with New Yorkers
Marking the 24th anniversary of the terrorist attacks on September 11, the UN reaffirmed its sustainable solidarity on Thursday with the inhabitants of New York, the city where it has had its headquarters for almost 80 years.
“New York has welcomed the United Nations for 80 years and houses many of our colleagues, as well as diplomats, staff and of course all secretaries general. We continue to solidarize with the residents of New York, as we did 24 years ago, « said UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric.
The attacks on the World Trade Center twin towers in downtown Manhattan have made nearly 3,000 lives in more than 90 countries and have made thousands of more injured people.
Decades later, survivors and first stakeholders continue to face long -term health challenges, including respiratory diseases, cancer and mental health struggles.
A place to call at home
« New York City has welcomed our UN headquarters for decades and is the place that many colleagues call at home – so me, » said Secretary General António Guterres.
« Today, my thoughts are with all those who have lost dear beings on September 11 and with all the inhabitants of New York, » he added, in an article on social networks.
The UN stressed its continuous commitment to commemorate the worst terrorist attack in American history, honor the victims and support New Yorkers while the city continues its trip to resilience and healing.
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