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WHO 'Extremely Concerned' About Safety of Women and Girls in Afghanistan
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August 18, 2021
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1:50Now PlayingThe World Health Organization (WHO) chief on Wednesday said he is "extremely concerned" about the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan.
Speaking at a news conference in Geneva, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said he is particularly concerned "about the health and well-being of women and girls".
The WHO Director-General also renewed his call for countries "to share (COVID-19 vaccine) doses and scale up manufacturing equitably".
The United States is the largest donor, he said, and he encouraged more countries to follow suit.
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