Health & Nutrition

At APWDO, our Health & Nutrition programs confront Afghanistan’s devastating public health crises through integrated lifesaving interventions. We deploy evidence-based strategies to treat acute malnutrition, prevent disease outbreaks, and strengthen community health resilience amid complex emergencies. Our comprehensive approach delivers therapeutic feeding for malnourished children, prenatal/pediatric care, vaccination campaigns, and nutrition-sensitive economic support.

Thanks to our donors, we reached over 58,000 vulnerable Afghans between 2023-2025. In Kunar province, we provided 15,531 pregnant/lactating women with $ 60 monthly cash transfers and nutrition coaching, achieving a 38% reduction in low birth weight and 92% dietary improvement. In Badakhshan, 8,190 individuals received integrated winterization-health packages combining heating fuel, vitamin supplements, and pneumonia prevention training. These interventions adhere to HRP 2025 standards, with just $52 covering full treatment for a malnourished child.

APWDO health worker measuring child’s arm circumference in Kunar village

APWDO health worker measuring child’s arm circumference in Kunar village

Our implementation prioritizes community ownership and cultural sensitivity. We coordinate closely with the Ministry of Public Health, local health shuras, and UN clusters to ensure alignment with national systems. Female health workers deliver services in homes and safe spaces, overcoming access barriers for women and children. Real-time monitoring through KoBoCollect technology ensures aid integrity while building local capacity—we’ve trained 120 community health volunteers to sustain impact beyond project cycles

Health & Nutrition

Mothers receiving mobile cash transfers for nutrient-rich foods

APWDO’s commitment extends beyond emergency response to sustainable health system strengthening. We rehabilitate clinics with solar-powered refrigeration for vaccines, establish mosque-based nutrition education networks, and promote kitchen gardens to boost dietary diversity. In Jawzjan, water infrastructure projects reduced childhood diarrhea by 40%, demonstrating our WASH-health nexus approach. These initiatives transform vulnerable communities into resilient health custodians.
APWDO’s commitment extends beyond emergency response to sustainable health system strengthening. We rehabilitate clinics with solar-powered refrigeration for vaccines, establish mosque-based nutrition education networks, and promote kitchen gardens to boost dietary diversity. In Jawzjan, water infrastructure projects reduced childhood diarrhea by 40%, demonstrating our WASH-health nexus approach. These initiatives transform vulnerable communities into resilient health custodians.
Donor support enables critical preparedness: therapeutic food stocks prepositioned in 8 provincial warehouses, mobile clinics deployable within 72 hours, and epidemic response teams trained in WHO protocols. Adhering to SPHERE standards, we maintain rigorous monitoring—89% beneficiary satisfaction in 2024 reflects our accountability. Each intervention’s lessons refine future programs, ensuring continuous improvement in saving lives across Afghanistan’s hardest-hit regions.