Health & Mental Health Resources for Afghan Women & Girls
Essential health and mental health resources available for individuals in Afghanistan, including both local and international support services.
General Health Resources
Sehatmandi (Afghanistan's Public Health Program)
Offers maternal and child health services, especially in rural areas.
World Health Organization – Afghanistan
Offers updates on health programs and emergency services.
Doctors Without Borders (MSF)
Provides medical aid and runs clinics in Afghanistan.
Reproductive & Maternal Health
UNFPA Afghanistan
Offers reproductive health kits, maternal care, and GBV services.
Marie Stopes International Afghanistan
Provides family planning and reproductive health services.
Mental Health Support & Counseling
International Medical Corps Afghanistan
Provides community-based mental health support.
Global Online Mental Health Resources
Open Path Psychotherapy Collective
Low-cost therapy sessions (some therapists may offer online, culturally sensitive options).
Mental Health Innovation Network
Contains mental health programs and resources, including those specific to crisis and conflict zones.
Accessing Healthcare in Rural Areas
Locate Nearest Sehatmandi Facility
Sehatmandi's public health program has facilities in many rural areas focusing on maternal and child health.
Contact Mobile Health Teams
Organizations like MSF and WHO often deploy mobile health teams to remote regions.
Utilize Community Health Workers
Many villages have trained community health workers who can provide basic care and referrals.
Family Planning Services
Education
Access to information about reproductive health options
Services
Marie Stopes and UNFPA provide family planning services
Support
Ongoing care and follow-up from healthcare providers
Community
Community-based programs for sustainable access
Emergency Health Services
In emergency situations, organizations like Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and the World Health Organization provide critical medical services throughout Afghanistan. These emergency response teams are equipped to handle various health crises and provide immediate care in both urban and rural settings.