Afghanistan, Aug. 24 -- Afghan returnees face critical healthcare gaps, including shortages of essential medicines, female health staff, gender-sensitive services, isolation facilities, trauma care, and mental health and psychosocial support.
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that 106,109 people returned to Afghanistan from Pakistan and Iran between July 31 and August 15, 2025, with 83.7% coming from Iran. Returns through the Torkham crossing nearly tripled during this period.
WHO identified major challenges at border crossings, including shortages of essential medicines, limited female health staff, and lack of gender-sensitive services. Omari camp in Torkham recorded 566 outpatient consultations, mostly for respiratory infect...