A watchdog report to the US Congress has warned that Afghanistan is likely to face a health disaster in the coming months brought on by the coronavirus
A watchdog report to the U. S. Congress has warned that Afghanistan is likely to face a health disaster in the coming months brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
The April 30 report by the U. S. Special Inspector-General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has heightened concerns that the pandemic could derail stalled peace efforts brokered by the United States.
The spread of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, has significantly impacted Afghanistan.
‚Afghanistan’s numerous and, in some cases, unique vulnerabilities — a weak health-care system, widespread malnutrition, porous borders, massive internal displacement, contiguity with Iran, and ongoing conflict — make it likely the country will confront a health disaster in the coming months,‘ the report concludes.
The pandemic has forced the closure of border crossings, disrupting commercial and humanitarian deliveries.
