A recent report prepared by a Swedish institution has highlighted growing barriers faced by people with disabilities in Afghanistan over the past five years.
The research, based on conversations with people with disabilities in different parts of the country, examines their access to education, healthcare, employment and participation in public life.
According to the report, people with disabilities face significant difficulties accessing essential services, particularly outside major urban centers.
The report also states that specialized rehabilitation services, orthopedic treatment and assistive services are concentrated mainly in Kabul and a limited number of provincial centers.
This concentration creates additional challenges for people living in remote areas, who may have to travel long distances to access specialized medical care, rehabilitation or assistive equipment.
The findings also point to broader barriers affecting the social and economic participation of people with disabilities.
The report emphasizes the need for greater access to essential services across the country so that people with disabilities can receive healthcare, education and rehabilitation support regardless of where they live.