126 Health Facilities in Afghanistan Equipped With Sustainable Solar Energy: UN

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says sustainable solar energy is helping health and education facilities in Afghanistan deliver reliable services to communities nationwide.

The United Nations Development Programme has announced that the use of sustainable solar energy is improving the reliability of essential health and education services across Afghanistan.

In a report released on Monday, January 26, UNDP said that through the SESEHA project it has so far supported 126 health facilities nationwide, including 22 clinics in Samangan province.

According to development experts, years of conflict and underinvestment have left Afghanistan with limited electricity infrastructure, particularly in rural areas where public services remain fragile.

Many clinics and schools in remote districts depend on costly generators or have no power at all, disrupting medical services and shortening teaching hours for students.

UNDP noted that the supported facilities are now able to use solar power to operate critical medical equipment and allow schools to extend learning hours more consistently.

The organization added that solar energy solutions also reduce operational costs and help institutions remain functional during power shortages and fuel supply disruptions.

UNDP said it plans to equip more than 1,000 health and education facilities across Afghanistan with sustainable energy by 2027, including clinics, schools, and hospitals.

The post 126 Health Facilities in Afghanistan Equipped With Sustainable Solar Energy: UN appeared first on Khaama Press.