UN Reports 3.7 Million Afghan Children Need Malnutrition Treatment in 2026

The World Food Programme reports that 3.7 million Afghan children will require treatment for acute malnutrition in 2026, with 200,000 more affected than last year. Funding cuts limit treatment to one in four children, while harsh winter conditions and restricted access to clinics worsen the crisis. Additionally, over 5 million returnees from Pakistan and Iran strain resources amid ongoing border conflicts, further impacting aid delivery and child health outcomes.