ECHO supports WHO Afghanistan with essential medical supplies. Photo credit: WHO21 October 2025, Kabul, Afghanistan – The World Health Organization (WHO) in Afghanistan has received an additional €1million from European Union (EU) Humanitarian Aid, bringing total EU health funding in Afghanistan to €7 million since May 2025. The extra funding will help WHO expand its emergency health response, with a focus on delivering lifesaving services to underserved communities and returnees across the country.  According to the Afghanistan Humanitarian Needs and Response Plan 2025, 14.3 million people face limited access to essential health care due to underfunded services, facility closures and a shortage of female health workers. As Afghanistan continues to face complex humanitarian challenges, including natural hazards, displacement and disease outbreaks, maternal health, trauma care and disease prevention are urgent priorities. EU support will allow WHO to enhance surveillance of infectious...