Project Overview:
Following a magnitude 6.0 earthquake that struck Kunar and Nangarhar provinces on 31 August 2025, AADA, in partnership with World Vision Afghanistan (WVA), will implement an emergency health and nutrition response for affected populations. The project aims to provide life-saving medical and nutrition services through two Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs) operating in Khas Kunar Temporary Camp (Nurgal District) and Anderlechak (Sawkai District) of Kunar Province.
The intervention will deliver trauma care, essential maternal and child health services, nutrition screening and treatment, and psychosocial support for earthquake-affected communities with limited access to functioning health facilities.
Objectives:
1. Reduce morbidity and mortality among earthquake-affected populations by providing emergency health and nutrition services.
2. Restore access to primary health care and ensure continuity of essential services disrupted by the earthquake.
3. Enhance community resilience through health education, disease surveillance, and psychosocial support.
Target Audience:
Approximately 8,500 direct participants, including:
• Earthquake-affected families in Kunar Province (Nurgul and Sawkai districts).
• Children under five, pregnant and lactating women (PLWs), elderly persons, and persons with disabilities.
Key Activities:
1. Deploy two Mobile Health and Nutrition Teams (MHNTs) to deliver trauma care, maternal and child health services, treatment of common illnesses, and nutrition screening.
2. Provide psychosocial support (PSS) and health education on disease prevention, maternal care, and safe nutrition practices.
3. Coordinate with PPHD, Health & Nutrition Clusters, and DoPH for referrals, de-duplication, and aligned service delivery.
4. Procure and distribute medicines, nutrition supplies, and medical equipment, in coordination with UNICEF, WFP, or alternative sources.
5. Monitor, evaluate, and report on service coverage, accountability, and PSEA compliance.
Timeline:
• Start Date: September 11, 2025
• End Date: December 12, 2025
Key Milestones:
• Week 1: Rapid start-up, staff hiring, and supply pre-positioning (3–5 days).
• Week 2: MHNTs deployed; initiation of health & nutrition awareness sessions.
• Throughout project: Continuous service delivery, monitoring, and reporting.
• End of project: Evaluation, accountability verification, and closeout.
Expected Outcomes:
1. 8,500 people receive primary health and nutrition services through MHNTs.
2. 1,650 children under five screened for malnutrition; 275 MAM and 98 SAM cases referred or treated.
3. 880 individuals receive psychosocial support.
4. Improved health awareness and reduced disease outbreaks in targeted camps and villages.
5. Effective coordination and protection mainstreaming achieved through cluster participation and PSEA compliance.