Local officials in Parwan province report the establishment of 24 water supply networks by the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) in various parts of the province over the past year.

The creation of these water supply networks has cost 73 million Afghani, and more than 23,000 people have benefited from the clean drinking water provided.

Abdul Samad Sadeq, the head of the Parwan Department of Rural Rehabilitation and Development, said: "The Department of Rural Rehabilitation and Development of Parwan province has established 24 water supply networks at a cost of 73 million afghani, which has created job opportunities for 3,000 people, and 23,000 people have benefited from its clean and healthy water."

Meanwhile, Parwan residents are pleased with the establishment of these water supply networks and said that they previously faced serious challenges in obtaining clean drinking water.

Abdul Wahid, a resident of Parwan, said: "It has become easier for us now; the water tap is installed in our house, and people are drinking clean water."

Abdul Rasheed, another resident, said: "After 11 or 12 o'clock, we always saw our families, women, and children wandering with water buckets to find clean water."

According to doctors, the use of unhealthy water causes various diseases, especially among children and the elderly.

Abdul Khalil Haidari, the chief physician of Parwan Civil Hospital, told TOLOnews: "The water from open streams, canals, and wells is unhealthy, and its use often leads to diarrhea in children and adults. Since adults have more resistance, they can withstand it, but children get affected quickly and their condition worsens sooner."

This comes as the "Kuklami" water transfer project in Salang, which began in 2016 with a value of over 6 million Afghani, was completed after four years.

However, only a small number of residents of Charikar, the provincial capital, have benefited from this water.