A new humanitarian crisis is unfolding at the border in Afghanistan. More than 1.2 million Afghan refugees have been forced to return to the country from Iran and Pakistan this year, and numbers have surged this month, peaking at 43,000 people per day.
Relief International is on the ground, providing critical healthcare at the border in Nimroz province.
Hussam Aljundi, Program Director at Relief International Afghanistan says:
“Right now, overcrowding, extreme heat, and poor sanitation—as well as limited access to water and shelter—is exacerbating the health risks already being faced by the refugee community.”
"Relief International is treating thousands of people through our local health facility and newly deployed mobile health team at the Milak border. Our teams are mainly treating injuries, infections, dehydration, and malnutrition. We are also screening for diseases like malaria and tuberculosis, and referring patients to hospital for further treatment."
“The needs at the border are overwhelming and rising. Thousands of families who have been forced to uproot their entire lives once again are in dire need of safe drinking water, food, shelter, healthcare, and mental health support.”
"Whilst humanitarian organizations are doing everything we can, we desperately require more funding in order to scale up support.”
Relief International is supporting more than 20 health facilities in Nimroz province, including the provincial and district hospital.
