Afghanistan’s Malnutrition Crisis: Over 700 Children Dead in Six Months Amid Worsening Humanitarian Situation

Afghanistan is facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with over 3 million children under the age of five suffering from malnutrition. In one hospital alone, 700 children have died in the past six months. This crisis has been exacerbated by economic collapse following years of war and the Taliban’s takeover in 2021, which has led to a significant reduction in international aid and increased restrictions on women working with humanitarian agencies. The situation is described as the worst seen by reporters on the ground, with children dying at an alarming rate from nutrition-related issues and preventable diseases.

• Afghanistan is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with millions of children malnourished and many dying in hospitals.
• In just six months, 700 children have died in one hospital due to malnutrition and related complications.
• The Taliban’s takeover has led to reduced international aid and stricter policies, worsening the crisis.
• More than 3 million children under five are malnourished, and the country faces an alarming rate of stunting among children.
• Healthcare and nutrition programs are critically underfunded, impacting the ability to prevent and treat malnutrition and its complications.
• Restrictions on women working with humanitarian agencies have made delivering aid and healthcare more difficult.
• Community nutrition programs have been significantly cut, reducing the prevention of malnutrition and increasing the number of children at risk.
• There is an urgent need for international aid and a solution to restrictions imposed by the Taliban to address the crisis effectively.

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