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KABUL – Local Taliban officials in Herat city are making a desperate plea for female doctors to immediately return to the district’s hospital in the wake of a powerful earthquake that struck the province yesterday. The seismic event has not only caused widespread devastation but has also led to a surge in casualties now surpassing 2,000 dead, pushing the district’s hospital into a state of emergency.
The urgent request, issued by local authorities, extends to all health department personnel and specifically emphasizes the need for female doctors, citing a critical shortage of medical professionals. Remarkably, this appeal marks a dramatic reversal from the provisional government’s previous stance, which had prohibited health workers, including female doctors, from practicing at this very hospital.
Under the administration of the Afghan Red Crescent Society, which operates under the provisional government’s jurisdiction, initial reports have indicated a staggering count of more than 400 casualties resulting from the earthquake’s impact. Simultaneously, the United Nations has released an official report, revealing that the disaster has claimed the lives of 320 individuals while leaving hundreds more wounded.
Amid the chaos and distress, residents of Herat continue to voice their frustrations over the delayed response from responsible authorities, underscoring the urgent need for medical aid and support in the aftermath of this catastrophic event. The situation remains fluid, with efforts underway to mobilize medical resources and provide relief to those affected by this devastating earthquake.
