WFP Warns of Unprecedented Surge in Malnutrition in Afghanistan
The World Food Programme (WFP) has announced that malnutrition levels in Afghanistan have reached an unprecedented high, with mothers and children in several areas wandering between health centers due to insufficient food supplies. The agency states that alongside a severe reduction in financial resources, the delivery of humanitarian aid is also facing serious obstacles.
On Tuesday, June 2, the organization wrote on its X (formerly Twitter) page that only eight percent of the required budget for its operations in Afghanistan has been secured, and this shortage has limited its ability to respond to the expanding crisis. According to the World Food Programme, the blockage of supply routes due to conflicts and the closure of some borders has placed unprecedented pressure on its operations.
Earlier, the WFP had also warned that tensions and conflicts related to Iran and the United States have disrupted aid delivery to Afghanistan. The agency added that following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the transit time for food shipments to Afghanistan has tripled.
Humanitarian experts emphasize that Afghanistan, which has long struggled with economic crises and consecutive droughts, now more than ever needs the immediate support of the international community. At the same time, existing internal restrictions and the absence of a globally accepted and accountable administrative structure under Taliban rule have seriously challenged the mobilization of sustainable aid and its transparent management—a situation that has increased concerns among relief organizations.
