UNICEF reported that its members are on the ground in the rocked areas and are working closely with local partners and UN agencies to respond quickly to existing needs.

In addition to conducting joint assessments to determine the full extent of the impact, we are prioritizing immediate interventions that save the lives of children and their families, such as the deployment of mobile health teams to provide first aid and immediate care to the injured, the agency stated.

In addition, the agency indicated that it is providing support to health centers in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces, as hospitals are facing increasing pressure.

We are also sending essential supplies such as medicines, hygiene items, warm clothing, shoes and blankets, kitchen utensils, as well as tents and tarps for those who lost their homes. We continue to coordinate with local partners and communities, it added.

According to media reports, more than 5,000 homes were destroyed, rescuers are trying to access several isolated villages, and the true number of people trapped under the rubble is unknown.

The earthquake, which occurred Sunday night, had its epicenter on the border between Kunar and Nangarhar, at a depth of eight kilometers, and was followed by at least two aftershocks measuring 5.2.

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