Winter and Severe Malnutrition Threaten the Lives of Afghan Children
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that the cold winter, combined with the malnutrition crisis, has pushed the situation of children in remote areas of Afghanistan to a critical level. According to the agency, a large number of children across various parts of the country are struggling with severe malnutrition, and many families lack sufficient access to food.
Daniel Timme, head of UNICEF’s communications, who recently visited Nuristan province, said that the residents there face severe food shortages in many cases. He noted that children in these areas are the most vulnerable, with widespread cases of severe malnutrition recorded among them.
In response to this situation, UNICEF has distributed cash assistance, food supplies, and winter clothing to needy families in Nuristan. Nuristan, located in the mountainous and cold eastern region of Afghanistan, experiences serious challenges in winter related to transportation and access to health services.
Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned that Afghanistan is facing a severe child malnutrition crisis. The organization emphasized that reductions in international aid have left millions of children and their families without adequate access to food and medical care.
While international organizations have repeatedly called for urgent humanitarian intervention in Afghanistan, the Taliban administration has so far failed to ensure sustainable access to livelihoods, healthcare, and food security for families. The continuation of this situation, especially during winter, increases the risk of further malnutrition spread and threatens the lives of children.
