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Afghanistan Medics Plea for International Community to Not Cut Healthcare Funding
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1:35Now PlayingAfghan health workers protested Thursday to urge the international community to not end aid to the country's health sector.
According to the Federation of Afghanistan Medical Associations, the World Bank has suspended its financial support for provision of health services in Afghanistan.
"Millions of Afghan citizens will be deprived of health care, we will lose lots of women, which is worrying for everyone," insisted Fahima Rahimi, head of a midwives' federation.
She asked the international community to not "politicize" the health sector.
The World Bank cited concerns over the fate of women and the future of Afghanistan after the Taliban seized Kabul.
The decision of the bank could jeopardize over 2,000 hospitals and health clinics in the country.
Additionally, some 26,000 medical staff - including 7,500 female health workers - could lose their jobs if funding is cut.
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