WHO urges Taliban to let women aid workers help quake victims
A shortage of female health staff is preventing women from getting critical care after the disaster.
USAID—(Special Correspondent/Web Desk) -The World Health Organization (WHO) is asking Taliban leaders to change the rules for female aid workers. This comes after a huge earthquake killed over 2,000 people in Afghanistan. The WHO wants women to be allowed to work and travel without a male guardian to help other women get medical care.
A WHO doctor explained that most health workers in the area are men. Many Afghan women feel too afraid or uncomfortable to see a male doctor for their care. This is stopping them from getting the help they need after the disaster.
The earthquake also injured thousands and left many homeless. This crisis is even harder because of existing aid cuts. The Taliban government has not yet responded to the WHO’s request.
While the Taliban say they allow some women to work in health and education, aid groups say the rules are unclear. This makes it risky for female staff to travel and do their jobs, especially in an emergency.
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A big concern is for women who lost their husbands in the quake. They now have no male guardian, making it nearly impossible to leave home. There is also a major worry for pregnant women and those needing mental health support after the trauma.
The problem will likely get worse. The Taliban has stopped girls from going to high school and university. This means no new female doctors are being trained to help in the future.
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