Save the Children has established a women-only clinic in District 6 of Kandahar to provide essential healthcare services exclusively for women. Funded by the Humanitarian fund, aims to enhance women's health through a range of services, including general healthcare, childbirth assistance, and immunisations. Additionally, the clinic offers support for cases referred from Kandahar public Hospital, ensuring comprehensive care for women in the community. 

Maria*, a 25-year-old mother of three residing in Kandahar province, visited the clinic for the first time and shared, "My husband does not have a stable job and works for daily wages, which has led to significant economic challenges for us. We struggle to secure enough food for our children." 

And she said, "We cannot afford our children's treatment at private hospitals. Currently, both my child and I are unwell. A neighbour informed us about the new free health clinic established by Save the Children, which prompted us to seek treatment. We are living in a rented home, and it is very difficult for us to manage the rent." 

According to Shabnam*, the medical doctor in charge of the women's clinic, "Most residents in this area live in very poor conditions and are unable to afford healthcare at private hospitals. On average, we examine between 180 and 200 patients daily, addressing a variety of health issues such as the common cold, musculoskeletal disorders, and anemia in adults. In children, we frequently encounter cases of acute respiratory infections (ARI), acute watery diarrhoea (AWD), and ENT disorders, for which we provide appropriate medications."