WHO, with support from Italy, is enhancing primary healthcare access in eastern Afghanistan, particularly in remote areas. The IFRC has released a six-month review of its operations, highlighting achievements and future engagement opportunities. IOM reported on emergency border responses between August 30 and September 12, 2026.

Distance, transport costs, and difficult roads continue to impede access to healthcare in some communities. Polio remains a concern, with weekly bulletins tracking its status.

Essential primary healthcare is being brought closer to families in Nangarhar and Laghman provinces. There are over 860,000 refugees and more than 1.2 million internally displaced persons in the country.

Specific details on the achievements and challenges outlined in the IFRC's six-month review are not yet covered in recent reporting.