Surging deaths, malnutrition among Afghan children amid medical supply shortages

Nov 27, 2021

Kabul [Afghanistan], November 27 : Malnutrition and consequent deaths among Afghan children have increased by over 50 per cent owing to the shortage of...

Report reveals surge of nearly 50 per cent in malnutrition cases among Afghan children

Nov 01, 2022

One year since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan, the economic crisis has shattered the lives of people in the country, leaving them impoverished...

USD 185 million needed for providing medicines, supporting hospitals in Afghanistan: WHO chief

Dec 21, 2023

On Wednesday, Ghebreyesus said that funds are needed to prevent malnutrition, particularly among women and children.

Over 1 million Afghan children facing severe malnutrition: WHO

Dec 22, 2023

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said that over one million children in Afghanistan are facing severe malnutrition, TOLO News reported.

Malnutrition rate in Afghan children up 30 pc: Report

Jan 14, 2022

Kabul [Afghanistan], January 14 : The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has expressed concern over a 30 per cent surge in the number of children...

Deaths due to malnutrition highest among children in Pakistan: report

Dec 30, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], December 30 : Unhygienic atmosphere and lack of family planning are attributed to malnutrition and early death among children in Pakistan.