EASTERN REGION EARTHQUAKE UPDATE – The eighth week
30 October 2025
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Key Highlights
A US$10.2 million funding gap threatens to leave families without winter clothing, heating, safe water, and child-focused services at the peak of need.
UNICEF-supported health facilities delivered over 30,000 primary consultations, 351 major surgeries, and 5,000 trauma treatments. More than 8,700 people received psychosocial support, further 1,300 children were vaccinated against measles, and 90 safe deliveries were recorded.
Since the start of the response, 13,833 children have been screened for malnutrition, with 604 treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and 2,726 for moderate acute malnutrition (MAM). In addition, 1,529 pregnant and breastfeeding women received treatment for acute malnutrition, and 6,571 caregivers benefited from IYCF-E counselling.
UNICEF’s WASH response combines immediate relief and recovery. To date, over 9 million litres of chlorinated water have been trucked to affected areas (263,000 litres per day), 458 emergency latrines have been installed, and hygiene promotion reached 53,000 displaced people.
Education and protection go hand in hand: 200 temporary learning spaces (TLS) have been established, enrolling 6,020 children, with 300 more planned in Kunar and Nangarhar provinces. 35 Child-Friendly Spaces (CFS) and one Women and Girls’ Safe Space (WGSS) provided services for 17,800 children and caregivers.
UNICEF provided cash and winter supplies to vulnerable families: 4,987 households (33,391 people, including 20,921 children) received multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), along with 2,750 winter clothing kits, 700 blankets, 2,800 family kits, and 5,100 tarpaulins.
