Afghanistan, May 1 -- UNICEF reports that Kandahar's infant mortality rate exceeds the national average, exacerbated by funding cuts and healthcare limitations.
The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has reported that infant mortality rates in Kandahar province are higher than the national average in Afghanistan. The agency has also warned that reduced funding could exacerbate the situation, leading to more infant deaths.
Tom Fletcher, UNICEF's humanitarian affairs coordinator, expressed grave concerns in a video shared by the organization on April 30. He stated that cuts in funding would result in devastating consequences for millions of vulnerable people, particularly mothers and infants.
UNICEF highlighted that the situation in K...