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United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) in Afghanistan
Afghanistan
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🆘 @UN calls for $139.6 million to help half a million people in eastern #Afghanistan affected by the devastating #earthquake 🆘 Read @OCHA's press release here ⤵️
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🚨 Emergency appeal The deadly earthquake in #Afghanistan has left nearly half a million people in need of humanitarian assistance. @UN and partners are delivering life-saving aid, but greater support is urgently needed. $139.6M is required to scale up relief efforts.
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The night the mountains shook: A @WHO doctor on the front lines of #Afghanistan’s earthquake https://t.co/0BOq1GCnxm
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The first jolt threw Dr. Abdul Mateen Sahak out of bed. The second sent him to his phone. It was right before midnight, last Sunday, and the steep, mountainous valleys of eastern Afghanistan had just...
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When 15-year-old Salma said goodbye to her mother and siblings the day before the deadly #AfghanistanEarthquake, she had no clue it was going to be the last time. Find out how she survived and is coping through psychosocial counselling: https://t.co/q0Vh1aXhcl
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Assessments = cornerstone of humanitarian work📋Since disaster struck on 31 Aug, partners have assessed around 50 earthquake-affected villages, engaging with women and men to verify needs and determine priorities. Shelter, food and medicines are among the most urgent requirements
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The devastating earthquakes in eastern #Afghanistan destroyed and damaged nearly 6,000 homes forcing families to stay outside in unsafe, makeshift conditions – without privacy and exposed to the elements. @UN and partners are out distributing emergency tents & essential NFIs.⛺️
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📣Afghanistan EQ in Nangahar Flash Update No.4 🔹 2,205 people killed, a further 3,640 people injured and 84,000 people affected 🔹43,000 ready-to-eat meals, 901 standard non-food item kits & 1,077 family tents have been distributed to affected areas ↘️ https://t.co/0cJKhv7053
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.@WHOAfghanistan has issued its 06 Situation Report on the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the health impact, response efforts, and urgent needs in the affected areas. Access the full report
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Humanitarians have been working tirelessly to speak to 49 #earthquake-affected communities in #Afghanistan to understand their needs and initiate life-saving assistance📋📦 Read Flash Update #4 from @OCHA and its partners here⤵️
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Since the first day of the #earthquake in eastern Afghanistan, our teams have been on the ground, working tirelessly to support affected families with: ⛺ Emergency shelter 🥡 Non Food Items (NFIs) 🩺 Health care services
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UNHCR’s emergency supplies, including thousands of emergency shelters, have begun reaching some of the most remote & difficult to reach parts of Kunar province. Supplies for nearly 6,000 families are being distributed by our partner CHA, with a focus on those most vulnerable.
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Nearly half a million people have been impacted by the earthquake in Afghanistan. Over half of them are children. Watch how UNICEF is responding and donate to support children: https://t.co/himzFlRNHM
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We’re working around clock in response to the Afghanistan earthquakes. But we need more funding to save more lives. Here's how you can help: https://t.co/9GRNP31B5H
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“This is crisis on top of crisis.” We’re on the ground delivering life-saving assistance to Afghans returning from Pakistan - many under duress - and now facing the aftermath of a powerful earthquake. We need your help: https://t.co/TJj2oQOvIM
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Midwives & psychosocial counsellors supported by @UNFPA have so far reached more 3000 people affected by the #AfghanistanEarthquake w/ critical maternal and mental health services. We continue to deploy mobile health teams to hard-to-reach villages to deliver lifesaving services.
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.@WHOAfghanistan has issued its #03 Situation Report on the devastating earthquake that struck eastern Afghanistan on 31 August 2025. The report provides a comprehensive overview of the health impact, response efforts, and urgent needs in the affected areas. Access the full
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With every piece of life-saving aid distributed, humanitarian partners bring hope and comfort to the families hit by the devastating #Afghanistan earthquake🚨 Read Flash Update #3 from @OCHA and its partners here⤵️
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In emergencies like the recent #earthquake, female health workers are vital. They reach children, women & men who might otherwise go unseen. The @UNICEFAfg-supported mobile teams work tirelessly to deliver lifesaving care in the hardest-hit areas w/ linkage to health facilities.
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Following the aftershocks that hit #EasternAfghanistan yesterday, we’ve deployed medical teams to the affected area. Our teams are providing support, ensuring the injured get the medical attention they need. #AfghanistanEarthquake
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