Afghanistan Earthquake Response in Herat Province: International Aid and Local Efforts

A large-scale earthquake struck Afghanistan, prompting Kabul to call for urgent relief and international support for the victims in Herat province. The appeal was issued as the national authorities coordinated with humanitarians to mobilize assistance for those affected by the disaster. The response framework involves both national agencies and foreign partners, all working together to ensure that every possible aid reaches the injured and displaced. Dozens of medical teams arrived to provide critical care, triage, and stabilization for people wounded by the seismic event. Across the field hospitals and makeshift clinics, medical personnel assessed patients, performed life-saving procedures, and organized transfer of the most seriously injured to facilities able to provide advanced treatment. The overall effort emphasizes rapid metal health support, basic medical supplies, and the restoration of essential services such as water, sanitation, and shelter for survivors who have lost their homes.