HUMANITARIAN UPDATE: AFGHANISTAN’S MATERNAL HEALTH SERVICES STRUGGLE TO MEET RISING NEEDS

Country: Afghanistan Source: UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs Please refer to the attached file. Women and girls remain among the most affected by Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis. In 2026, more than 10.7 million women and girls require humanitarian assistance. Debilitating restrictions on movement, education and employment continue to limit access to essential services, while increasing protection risks and deepening existing vulnerabilities. Across the country, humanitar