Afghanistan

What is happening in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan is experiencing one of the world’s worst humanitarian crises. Decades of conflict, climate-related disasters and economic collapse have worsened poverty, hunger and unemployment.

HealthNet TPO, one of Afghanistan’s largest health NGOs, has supported the nation’s health system since 1994. We work in key areas like health infrastructure, mental health services, protection, and helping communities rebuild their lives.

Afghanistan’s healthcare system saw improvements over the last twenty years, but these gains are now at risk. The 2021 takeover led to a near-total collapse of the health system. The pause in international funding threatened 90% of health facilities, severely limiting access to essential healthcare services for millions of Afghans.

Decades of conflict and frequent natural disasters, including flooding, earthquakes, and extreme drought, have displaced millions of Afghans. By December 2023, 28.6 million people needed humanitarian assistance, 67% of the population. Events like the 6.3 magnitude earthquake in Herat caused significant damage, exacerbating the crisis with limited resources.

Afghanistan faces a severe economic and humanitarian crisis. In 2023, over 4 million Afghans, including pregnant women and children, faced acute malnutrition. Restrictions by de facto authorities have severely limited women’s and children’s rights, including movement and work opportunities, leading to increased gender-based disparities and social injustices.

Our impact in 2023

8.5M

people received healthcare through our health facilities.

52k

people received mental health services and psychosocial services.

35k

children were treated for severe malnutrition.

71k

women supported by skilled birth attendants.

Our projects

Supporting Mental Health in Afghanistan

By strengthening mental health and psychosocial support services, HealthNet TPO wants to improve the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of people living in Afghanistan, particularly for women and children. There is no health without mental health.

Eye care in Afghanistan

Improving access to vital eye treatments is one of the ways that we are working with people and communities to improve health and wellbeing in Afghanistan.

Treatment and control of communicable diseases in Afghanistan

Communicable diseases, including Polio, Malaria and TB, remain an ongoing problem for many parts of Afghanistan. Our project works with the most vulnerable people to improve the prevention and treatment of these avoidable diseases.

Responding to Covid-19 in Afghanistan

HealthNet TPO has helped to strengthen and support existing health institutions across Afghanistan.

Provision of Healthcare Services in Afghanistan

Access to quality healthcare for all remains a problem in Afghanistan. Since 1995, we have been strengthening and supporting the health system to improve the health and wellbeing of the population.