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KABUL – In a startling report released by the World Health Organization (WHO), Afghanistan is in the grip of a severe humanitarian crisis, with more than half of its population—23.7 million people—urgently needing assistance. The findings reveal that an alarming 12.4 million individuals are suffering from food insecurity, while 2.9 million are confronting acute hunger.
The report underscores a devastating reality for the nation’s children: over 27,000 lack access to essential healthcare, and around 700,000 are grappling with severe malnutrition. Despite ongoing efforts by international organizations to bolster the healthcare system, access to vital health services remains critically inadequate.
This humanitarian emergency is compounded by Afghanistan’s persistent political instability, economic collapse, and deteriorating food security. Vulnerable populations, particularly children, are enduring the harshest consequences of this multifaceted crisis.
The WHO emphasizes that the lack of healthcare and nutrition poses long-term threats to the Afghan population, potentially worsening conditions and leading to further displacement and suffering. Immediate action from the international community is crucial to provide the necessary humanitarian aid and develop sustainable solutions for the Afghan people.
Without swift intervention, the humanitarian situation could deteriorate even further, impacting millions more in need. The world must respond decisively to avert an escalating crisis in Afghanistan.
