UNICEF: Acute Malnutrition Among Children in Afghanistan Rises to 12%

DID Press: UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported that the rate of acute malnutrition among children in Afghanistan reached 12 percent in the third quarter of 2026.

According to UNICEF, the figure represents a significant increase from the previous quarter, when the rate stood at 9.3 percent.

The agency said acute malnutrition had reached critical levels in 16 Afghan provinces, while approximately 46 percent of the children surveyed were experiencing moderate or severe food insecurity.

UNICEF also warned of disruptions to the supply of therapeutic food and growing demand for healthcare services for children.