Deadliest form of malnutrition has reached critical levels in Afghanistan
Summary
Child wasting, a severe form of malnutrition, has become critically high in one-third of Afghanistan’s provinces. The World Food Programme (WFP) has had to reduce its help because of aid shortages and the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, reaching only a small portion of women and children who need assistance.Key Facts
- Child wasting is the most dangerous type of malnutrition.
- It is now at critical levels in one out of every three provinces in Afghanistan.
- The World Food Programme provides food aid to vulnerable groups.
- WFP has cut down its operations due to less aid available.
- The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has affected humanitarian work.
- Only about one in seven women and children in need currently receives help from WFP.
- The situation worsens as aid cannot reach everyone who needs it.
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