The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that in September this year, it screened over one million children in Afghanistan for malnutrition.
UNICEF emphasized that these screenings are the first step in identifying children at risk of malnutrition-related complications.
According to a recent UNICEF report, 343,000 children suffering from severe acute malnutrition have been admitted to hospitals across Afghanistan for treatment this year.
Previously, the World Health Organization (WHO) warned that food insecurity has become a growing crisis in Afghanistan, with 2.9 million children under the age of five currently facing malnutrition.
International organizations report that the rising levels of poverty and hunger have placed an increasing number of Afghan children at risk of malnutrition.
Experts highlight that malnutrition in early childhood can lead to severe long-term health and developmental issues, underscoring the urgency for immediate intervention in Afghanistan.
Humanitarian agencies stress the need for expanded international aid and support to address the root causes of food insecurity and provide life-saving nutrition programs for vulnerable populations in Afghanistan.
The escalating malnutrition crisis in Afghanistan demands urgent global attention and action. Without adequate intervention, the lives and futures of millions of Afghan children remain in jeopardy.
Sustained efforts, including financial aid, food security programs, and strengthened healthcare infrastructure, are essential to prevent further deterioration of the humanitarian situation.
The global community must act decisively to support Afghanistan’s children and secure their right to a healthy and safe future.
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