Salman Charity Foundation donates $1.1 million to healthcare in Central Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the Salman Charity Foundation, led by the King of Saudi Arabia, donated $1.1 million for healthcare in Bamyan province. This money will be used to provide healthcare services for mothers and children in that province.
The announcement was made on Wednesday, March 6, regarding the donation exceeding $1 million from the Salman Charity Foundation. The funds will be managed through the Development Bank and the Islamic Cooperation Organization to support healthcare efforts.
According to the World Health Organization, Afghanistan’s healthcare system is in crisis, with the country still having the highest maternal mortality rate in the region. Previous reports from the organization have highlighted these challenges.
The WHO statement emphasizes that this donation will be used to prevent avoidable deaths among pregnant women, children, and adolescents in Afghanistan. The aim is to address and stop these preventable deaths.
The donation from the Salman Charity Foundation will benefit 134,876 people, including 52,870 pregnant and postpartum women, as well as more than 63,000 children under the age of five.
This charity foundation has previously assisted earthquake victims in Badakhshan and Herat.
Despite efforts by charitable organizations like the Salman Charity Foundation to assist earthquake-affected regions such as Badakhshan and Herat, ongoing healthcare disparities persist across Afghanistan. The unequal distribution of aid resources underscores the need for equitable access to healthcare services nationwide.
Women and children, as the most vulnerable groups, bear the brunt of inadequate healthcare access and malnutrition in Afghanistan. Addressing these issues requires not only financial aid but also comprehensive healthcare reforms aimed at improving infrastructure, training healthcare workers, and ensuring equitable access to essential services for all.
The Salman Charity Foundation’s donation represents a step towards mitigating the healthcare crisis in Bamyan province, but it also highlights the broader challenges facing Afghanistan’s healthcare system. Sustainable solutions must prioritize long-term investments in healthcare infrastructure, education, and preventative care to ensure the well-being of all citizens, particularly women and children.
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