With US and NATO forces withdrawing from the country, Afghan forces and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan—also known as the Taliban—have been fighting for territory in clashes have claimed thousands of lives while crippling public infrastructure.
The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan took control of the country in August 2021.
Our staff continue to treat patients in Afghanistan as they are able, adapting to the fragile situation and performing lifesaving surgery on victims of the violence. But this emergency is changing rapidly, and the security of our patients and staff is our top concern.
