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UNFPA says 7,500 pregnant women affected by Herat earthquakes

23rd October, 2023 · admin

Ariana: The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) estimates that 7,500 pregnant women were affected by the recent string of earthquakes in Herat province. The UNFPA wrote on X, that the loss of loved ones has a very bad effect on pregnant women. This United Nations agency said that it has sent psychotherapeutic counselors to the region to give advice in order to help them spiritually in reducing the grief caused by the death of their loved ones. On the other hand, the earthquake has severely damaged health centers and facilities. According to reports, at least 40 health centers or clinics have been destroyed or damaged as a result of these earthquakes. Click here to read more (external link).

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