
Funding Cuts Stifle Afghanistan's Earthquake Emergency Response
Published on: Sept. 1, 2025, 8:29 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
U.S. aid cuts have hampered Afghanistan's response to a major earthquake, killing at least 800 and injuring 2,800. Clinics and humanitarian operations face closures, with the Taliban appealing for international aid. The funding shortage impacted health systems amid ongoing challenges due to conflict and climate.