22 January 2024 – More than 100 days after the earthquakes in Herat province in western Afghanistan, many survivors are still living in makeshift tents and temporary shelters. Amid the harsh winter conditions, their situation remains precarious. To date, WHO and 20 health partners have provided health services to 102 655 people across the Gulran, Injil, Kohsan, Kushk and Zinda Jan districts and in the city of Herat. WHO continues to support 8 health centres in the earthquake-affected areas to provide critical health services. These include outpatient, nutrition, midwifery and vaccination services, as well as psychosocial support and medication. The support by WHO and partners has been crucial in protecting the health of the affected people, especially women and children, and in providing health care to those in need. To help communities protect themselves from infectious diseases, a mass awareness campaign was run across the earthquake-affected areas. This reached 33 587 people,...