Afghanistan, March 24 -- UNICEF has warned that nearly one in three people in Afghanistan lack access to safe and sufficient drinking water, highlighting an ongoing humanitarian crisis.
The agency said that in 2025, it managed to provide clean water access to around 2.1 million people, marking progress but still falling short of nationwide needs.
UNICEF emphasized that significantly more efforts are required to ensure that every child in Afghanistan can access safe drinking water, particularly in vulnerable and rural communities.
The organization has previously raised concerns about limited access to clean water in schools, where many children face daily challenges inadequate sanitation facilities.
Reports indicate that one-third of sch...