The United Nations world food programme has raised concerns about the increasing malnutrition rates among women and children in Afghanistan. Over the past three years, the number of malnutrition cases in Kabul has tripled, signaling a worrisome trend. The UN agency attributes this alarming situation to a decrease in humanitarian aid reaching the nation, exacerbating the issue. Read more to understand the challenges faced by Afghan women and children in the current situation.
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Five United Nations agencies have described the humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip as ‘catastrophic’ and have called for more international assistance. Israel has announced plans to intensify its strikes in order to increase pressure on Hamas. The agencies state that more than 1.6 million people in Gaza are in critical need of humanitarian aid, with children, pregnant women, and the elderly being the most vulnerable.
Afghanistan is one of the 10 nations where approximately two million people are suffering from severe food insecurity. At least 41 million people in Afghanistan face severe acute food insecurity. The head of the World Food Programme, David Beasley, warns that activities will be suspended in Afghanistan after October due to a shortage of funding. The Asian Development Bank has committed to giving Afghanistan USD 400 million in aid.
