The United Nations (UN) has allocated five million US dollars from the Central Emergency Response Fund to assist the population affected by the severe earthquake in Afghanistan. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This funding is directed towards financing rescue and relief operations following the natural disaster, delivering necessary food, drinking water, medicines, and temporary shelter to those affected. In his statement, the UN Secretary-General expressed deep sympathy with the people of Afghanistan, extended condolences to the families of the deceased, and wished a speedy recovery to the injured.
According to the organization, in cooperation with partner organizations operating in Afghanistan, the needs of the population are being assessed promptly. Coordination with local authorities is underway to mobilize additional assistance forces if necessary.
The UN emphasizes that the current funding is insufficient to meet the humanitarian needs. Therefore, the Secretary-General calls on the international community to allocate additional funds and resources.
He believes that more material assistance is required for a swift and effective response to this tragic situation. According to experts, providing the population with clean water, medical services, and temporary shelter in the initial days after the earthquake is the most critical task.
For this reason, the UN and its partners are primarily implementing programs focused on urgent needs.
