UN, partners scale up response following earthquake in Afghanistan

7/11/2025 7:41

The United Nations and its partners are scaling up their response following the earthquake that struck the north of Afghanistan early this week, said Farhan Haq, deputy spokesperson for the UN secretary-general, on Thursday.



Speaking to reporters at a daily briefing, Haq said that according to authorities, 25 people have been killed and nearly 1,000 have been injured following the earthquake on Monday, adding that assessments by the United Nations found that around 800 houses were damaged.



Immediate priorities include emergency shelter, warm clothing, cash for heating and repair kits for damaged homes, he said, adding that there is also an urgent need for additional health support, particularly mobile clinics, trauma care for remote areas and ambulance and referral capacity.