Malnutrition Among Mothers & Children Is Rising In Afghanistan, Says WFP
The World Food Programme says malnutrition among women and children in Afghanistan is increasing, with growing numbers seeking treatment at health centres each day.
The agency said it has provided nutritional assistance to thousands of malnourished women and children across the country in cooperation with partner organisations.
In a post on X on Sunday, the World Food Programme thanked donors for their support, saying continued assistance is vital to ensuring a healthy future for Afghan mothers and children.
The WFP has previously warned that Afghanistan ranks fourth globally for acute child malnutrition. It estimates that about five million mothers and children are currently affected, with the crisis continuing to worsen.
The agency has also cautioned that more than 17 million Afghans face severe food insecurity as winter approaches, a situation closely linked to rising levels of acute malnutrition.
According to WFP data, hunger has increased compared with last year, with an additional three million Afghans now at risk of acute hunger.
The malnutrition crisis has been compounded by a sharp drop in funding, with the agency’s deputy director saying WFP support has fallen by about 80 percent this year.
