WFP: 3.7 Million Children and 1.2 Million Women in Afghanistan Suffer from Acute Malnutrition
The World Food Programme (WFP) says 3.7 million children and 1.2 million women across Afghanistan are currently suffering from acute malnutrition.
WFP reported on Tuesday, Febraury 10 that growing malnutrition rates are pushing increasing numbers of children to seek treatment daily at nutrition clinics supported by the agency in Kabul.
The United Nations agency says it continues providing life-saving nutrition assistance to ensure mothers and children receive urgent treatment needed to prevent long-term health damage.
Aid organizations warn that without immediate international support, malnutrition levels among vulnerable Afghan families could worsen, creating lasting impacts on children’s physical and mental development.
UNICEF earlier estimated that nearly one million Afghan children suffer from severe acute malnutrition, while another 700,000 face moderate malnutrition risks nationwide.
Years of economic crisis, unemployment, drought, and reduced international assistance have sharply weakened household food security across Afghanistan, particularly affecting women and children.
Humanitarian agencies say rising food prices and limited livelihood opportunities have left millions unable to afford nutritious food, increasing dependency on emergency food and health programs.
Aid agencies stress that continued international funding and sustained humanitarian access are critical to preventing a further nutrition crisis among Afghanistan’s most vulnerable communities.
WFP says sustained global support remains essential to prevent further deterioration as clinics struggle to cope with growing demand for emergency nutrition assistance.
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