AGP Executive Report
Last update: 37 minutes agoFlood Risk: Flash floods from heavy rain killed at least two people in eastern Afghanistan’s Kunar and Nuristan, damaging homes and farmland and warning more flooding may follow. Child Nutrition Crisis: WFP says child acute malnutrition is at critical levels in 12 provinces, with funding shortfalls forcing cuts as the crisis is expected to worsen through October. Public Health & Education: WHO warns Afghanistan’s healthcare strategy can’t succeed without investment in education, nutrition, safe drinking water, and social support, citing shortages of female health workers and reduced aid. Polio Watch: WHO reports Afghanistan has recorded 15 wild polio cases in 2026 so far—the highest globally—highlighting gaps in immunization and cross-border movement. Returnee Pressure: UN-Habitat says nearly 6 million Afghans have returned from Iran and Pakistan since late 2023, straining housing, services, and infrastructure amid climate vulnerability. Health Strategy Launch: Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate unveiled a five-year national health strategy focused on standardized care, maternal and neonatal outcomes, and boosting domestic production of medicines and vaccines. Water & Climate Context: The wider week’s coverage also points to worsening climate stress and extreme weather impacts across the region, reinforcing Afghanistan’s vulnerability.
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