KABUL: The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (Unicef) said that it has raised 15% of its USD 2 billion goal to help children in Afghanistan cope with the ongoing humanitarian crisis.

"The Unicef Afghanistan Humanitarian Action for Children (HAC) appeal, valued at $2 billion for 2022, is the largest in the organization's history. The appeal is currently 15% financed thanks to generous contributions from partners "According to a report by TOLO News, the UN agency stated.

According to the report, Afghanistan's destroyed economy has had a range of impacts on children, with many suffering from acute hunger and other ailments, and many others forced to work as children to support their families.

According to the Unicef study, basic primary healthcare services were delivered to 2,475,535 persons in 17 provinces by 10,200 health workers in 1,031 facilities. A four-day statewide national polio immunisation programme began in mid-January 2022 reached 8.6 million children under the age of five. Through 8,982 community-based education sessions, a total of 281,302 children were served with education programmes.

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