Red Cross Helps Two Million Patients, Women, and Children in Afghanistan in 2025
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent delivered health services to over two million people in Afghanistan during 2025 crises.
According to the IFRC report released on Saturday, Afghanistan faced multiple crises in 2025, including returning migrants, natural disasters, and severe droughts, straining local healthcare and humanitarian systems.
Over 128 healthcare centers supported by the federation expanded services across the country, reaching women and girls, who accounted for 60 percent of all recipients.
Meanwhile, 13,000 individuals received psychosocial support over the year, with women making up 83 percent of participants, highlighting targeted mental health interventions.
The IFRC also conducted awareness sessions on health and hygiene, attended by 926,651 people, 65 percent of whom were women and girls, strengthening community knowledge of disease prevention.
Additionally, over 222,000 individuals benefited from shelter support, particularly at key border crossings in Herat, Nangarhar, and Kandahar, where safe temporary accommodations were provided for returnees and vulnerable families.
More than 165,000 people received cash assistance totaling 3.7 million Swiss francs, providing urgent support for food, healthcare, and shelter needs during crises.
The federation emphasized that these interventions are vital to sustaining healthcare access, psychosocial support, and protection for Afghanistan’s most at-risk populations.
The IFRC warns that Afghanistan will face one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises in 2026, underscoring the need for continued international assistance and emergency preparedness.
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