Afghanistan Peace Campaign
The World Health Organization has deployed emergency teams and medical supplies to northern Afghanistan after a 6.3-magnitude earthquake killed dozens and injured hundreds across several provinces.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has dispatched emergency response teams and medical supplies to the quake-affected provinces of Balkh, Samangan, and Baghlan following Sunday night’s 6.3-magnitude earthquake, which left dozens dead and hundreds injured. The teams are working to deliver urgent care and assess the needs of affected communities.
In a statement released Monday, WHO said medical and rescue personnel have been deployed to provide emergency assistance, treatment, and health services to those impacted. The teams are conducting rapid assessments to identify immediate needs such as medicine, food, and clean water for survivors.
WHO officials emphasized that Afghanistan is still reeling from the effects of previous deadly quakes in the east, and that a significant number of people in northern regions now require sustained humanitarian aid. The organization said its priority remains saving lives, treating the wounded, and supporting grieving families.
Coordination is underway with local authorities, provincial health departments, and other international partners to ensure relief supplies reach all affected areas efficiently. Mobile medical units and trauma care teams have been stationed in remote zones where infrastructure has been severely damaged.
The earthquake, which struck late Sunday, caused significant destruction across northern Afghanistan. Buildings collapsed, roads were damaged, and residents fled their homes in fear of aftershocks. Officials warned that the casualty figures could rise as rescue workers access isolated mountain villages.
As night temperatures drop, humanitarian agencies are racing to provide emergency shelter, blankets, and clean water to displaced families. The situation is particularly dire for children and the elderly, many of whom have been left without safe housing or medical support.
International aid groups, including the United Nations and the International Red Crescent, have pledged additional assistance. Relief efforts are being closely monitored amid growing concerns that Afghanistan’s fragile healthcare system may struggle to meet the scale of medical and logistical demands following yet another devastating natural disaster.