Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health says it is working with UNICEF to improve healthcare access in remote areas, focusing on vaccination, maternal and child health, nutrition and emergency services.
The ministry said the issue was discussed in Kabul during a meeting between Public Health Minister Noor Jalal Jalali and UNICEF Representative for Afghanistan Dr Tajudeen Oyewale.
According to the ministry, talks also covered expanding health facilities in underserved areas, joint monitoring of services and broader cooperation across the health sector.
Jalali said strengthening the country’s healthcare system remains one of Afghanistan’s main priorities, the ministry added.
The ministry said he also stressed the need for long-term support from international organisations.
“H.E Jalali also highlighted the important role of international partner organisations in strengthening and expanding the healthcare system, and called for continued cooperation.”
UNICEF also briefed the minister on its work in Afghanistan and said it would continue supporting key areas of the health sector.
“He reaffirmed UNICEF’s continued commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s health sector, noting that the organisation would continue its assistance and technical support in maternal and child health, immunisation, nutrition, and emergency health services.”
Afghanistan’s health system continues to face significant pressure. The World Health Organization (WHO) said in 2025 that 22.9 million people in Afghanistan - nearly half the population - required humanitarian assistance.
UNICEF said around 21.9 million people, including more than 11.6 million children, would need humanitarian assistance in 2026.
The agency also said it supported primary healthcare services for more than 20 million people in Afghanistan in 2025, including 5.6 million children under five.
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