Afghanistan, Sept. 7 -- The World Health Organization reports that restrictions on female doctors are disrupting earthquake relief in Kunar, limiting children's access to healthcare and delaying vital medical assistance for survivors.
The World Health Organization said in its latest update that restrictions on women health professionals have severely affected the treatment process for earthquake victims across Kunar province.
According to the organization, limiting women's mobility has directly reduced children's access to health services, creating further challenges for families already traumatized by the recent 6.1-magnitude earthquake.
WHO confirmed it deployed six mobile medical teams to Nurgal district and nearby areas. These teams ...