Residents of Ghoran District in Herat Complain of Shortages of Basic Services

Residents living in the Ghoran district of Herat province have voiced their complaints regarding the severe shortages of basic services available to them. Among the main issues are the lack of adequate schools and health centers. Access to clean drinking water is also limited, requiring many to travel long distances on foot. The damaged roads in the area present a significant problem, as they have in some instances caused the deaths of patients while they were being taken for treatment. These difficulties are exacerbated during the winter season.

The district is situated in a remote part of northwest Herat province and remains less developed than other regions. This isolation makes it hard for residents to reach the city of Herat, especially when road conditions deteriorate in colder months.

Last week, the Afghan Red Crescent Society provided 60 houses to families that had been affected by an earthquake nearly three years earlier in the Ghoran district. Faiz Ahmad Mohammadi, who serves as the head of the incidents department for the Afghan Red Crescent in Herat, noted that the organization delivers its services according to the needs of the people living in Ghoran and other nearby villages. This assistance aims to address some of the challenges faced by the local population.