KABUL, March 7 (Xinhua) - The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) has supported the treatment of 2,002 children suffering from congenital heart disease since last year, the official media Bakhtar news agency reported Saturday.
According to the report, many children with heart defects have received medical care through programs aimed at assisting families who lack the financial means to access specialized treatment.
The ARCS said that during the current year alone, 859 children were treated inside Afghanistan as part of these efforts.
Congenital heart disease, often known as a hole in the heart, remains a major health challenge for children in the country, where access to advanced cardiac treatment is still limited. ■