The World Health Organization announced holding a session on the escalation of the crisis, mental health, and substance use disorders in Afghanistan on the sidelines of the sixty-seventh session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs in Austria.
Recently, the organization added in a newsletter that this session is scheduled for March 21 on the margins of the Vienna Commission on Narcotic Drugs session.
The World Health Organization stated that the objective of this session is to present the latest details on mental health and substance use, as well as to devise policies to prevent the worsening of the crisis in Afghanistan.
According to the organization’s newsletter, “This roundtable provides a vital opportunity for dialogue with global and national experts, policymakers, and stakeholders to address fundamental gaps in access and provision of mental health services and substance use disorders in Afghanistan.”
This comes amid a dire humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, which has worsened with the onset of harsh winter conditions. Millions of Afghans are facing severe food shortages, lack of access to healthcare, and inadequate shelter, exacerbating the already precarious situation in the country.
Displacement caused by conflict and economic collapse has left many families vulnerable and struggling to survive amidst freezing temperatures and limited resources.
The Article originally appeared in www.khaama.com March 18, 2024 Original Link
