UNICEF is calling on global partners to establish with the country an 'air bridge' for urgent medical and aid supplies to come into the country again. Although the Unicef compound itself felt explosions in Kabul, and the 'horrific' terrorist bombs at the airport were 'about 8-10 kilometres away', Mort and her team said their office is 'well guarded' and they were able to visit a hospital and displaced persons camp to assess whether mothers were still taking babies for vaccination, and for treatment for malnutrition. Although the wards were 'quite full' and 'around 170 women doctors, health workers, cleaners and administration staff' were still working despite increased anxiety, 'according to the female secretary for the hospital director' ("as at 20 August 2021"), Mort was said to note an atmosphere of 'sisterhood and camaraderie'. The Unicef aid team of 300 staff in various locations in the country are in a 'wait and see mode' and their safety risks being assessed daily. She commented on the uncertainty of leadership strategy and factions within the Taliban, and how well they will stand up to the agreement on maintaining safety and security of aid workers. Mort commended her colleagues for preparing for the US withdrawal by dispersing supplies in advance, but called on the country's new leaders to keep the borders and air bridge open for incoming aid supplies. She asked that the international community support women and children there 'who are the least responsible and paying the highest price'. Half of Afghanistan, and 10 million children are in need of humanitarian assistance, said Mort. Her mother in Kirriemuir, Scotland is being supported by 'the village' in her concern for Mort's own safety.