A boy received medicines to treat his respiratory infection at a WHO-supported mobile clinic in a Kabul IDP campHighlights, February 2017
- Heavy snowfall and avalanches affected hundreds of Afghans, mainly in the northern and northeastern regions in February.
- Herat province suffered from flash floods in February, with over 2000 people in five districts affected. Over 4000 people in Zabul province have been affected by heavy rains (OCHA).
- Acute respiratory infections continued to be a major health challenge for Afghan children as harsh weather conditions continued.
- WHO continued to support the provision of basic health services and health education to internally displaced persons through mobile health clinics.
