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The latest earthquake, a 6.3-magnitude event on October 15, 2023, struck Herat province once again

With less than 30% of health facilities in the country operational, and disease outbreaks on the rise, many people continue to be exposed to preventable diseases with deadly outcomes.

We are dismayed by the order given to over one million people in the northern part of the Gaza Strip to evacuate within 24 hours towards the southern part of the enclave.

The new quake, which comes only four days after the October 7 massive temblor, aggravates an already severe humanitarian crisis.

Read CARE International Secretary-General's statement on the devastating escalation of the conflict in Gaza and Israel.

Targeted attacks on civilians have taken dozens of lives, injured hundreds of people, and provoked mass displacement.

The Confederation calls on all parties to protect civilians and facilitate access to humanitarian aid.

CARE Afghanistan has dispacthed mobile health clinics and is distributing dignity kits and blankets to women and girls impacted by the quake.

Preliminary reports indicate that the earthquakes have resulted in over 25 injuries, 1 fatality, damage to 6 schools, and 350 plus houses and buildings in the affected area.