AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSevere Acute Malnutrition: UNICEF warns Afghanistan’s malnutrition crisis is worsening fast, with about 3.7 million children suffering acute malnutrition and 1 million at risk of death without urgent treatment. Health System Strain: UNICEF says over half a million severely malnourished children have been admitted to clinics since the start of the year, and severe cases with complications rose by a third year-on-year. Disaster-Linked Hunger: The spike is tied to drought followed by heavy rains and flash floods, with El Niño expected to intensify extreme weather, while instability disrupts trade and strains services. Polio Update: WHO reports four new polio cases, bringing Afghanistan’s 2026 total to 19, plus 58 positive environmental samples this year. Earthquake Risk: A 4.9-magnitude quake hit eastern Nangarhar near Jalalabad, injuring at least 15 people and highlighting ongoing disaster vulnerability. Women’s Safety: Reports say domestic violence against women is rising under Taliban restrictions, driven by lack of support services, economic dependence, and barriers to education and work.
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