Five Years on, Washington Is Failing Afghanistan Again
Despite administration promises, aid cuts are leaving Afghan mothers and children to die.
Five years after the Taliban took Kabul, Washington continues to falter in its support for Afghanistan. While the U.S. administration dismisses claims that recent aid cuts are causing deaths, investigations reveal a grim reality. A joint study by Refugees International and health workers found that the cuts have led to an alarming rise in maternal and neonatal deaths.
In just six months, 161 preventable deaths were documented – including 80 mothers, 30 newborns, and 14 children. Mothers and health workers alike reported real-life cases of women and babies dying because they could no longer access essential medical care. These heartbreaking stories highlight the devastating impact of the aid cuts on already fragile healthcare systems.
The U.S. played a crucial role in building Afghanistan's healthcare infrastructure, but this investment is now crumbling under the weight of budget cuts. As the Taliban continues to tighten its grip, Washington's failure to provide adequate support is leaving Afghans to face a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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