23 h. ago Widespread Malnutrition Harms Children and Mothers in Afghanistan

Widespread Malnutrition Harms Children and Mothers in Afghanistan  TOLOnews

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37 h. ago UNICEF: Over Two Million Children Vaccinated Against Measles in Afghanistan in 2024

UNICEF: Over Two Million Children Vaccinated Against Measles in Afghanistan in 2024  8am.media

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43 h. ago Sweden contributes $2.2 million to support malnourished mothers and children in Afghanistan

Sweden contributes $2.2 million to support malnourished mothers and children in Afghanistan  Amu TV

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44 h. ago WHO: over 100 children paralyzed in Afghanistan and Pakistan last year

The WHO reported that over 100 children in Afghanistan and Pakistan were paralyzed last year due to wild poliovirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that despite significant progress, over 100 children in Afghanistan and Pakistan were paralyzed last year due to the wild poliovirus. These setbacks highlight the ongoing challenges in eradicating polio in […] The post WHO: over 100 children paralyzed in Afghanistan and Pakistan last year appeared first on Khaama Press.

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47 h. ago UNICEF Vaccinates 2 million children in Afghanistan against Measles

UNICEF has vaccinated 2 million children in Afghanistan against measles, aiming to protect them from preventable diseases and death. In 2024, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) announced that more than 2 million children in Afghanistan had received the measles vaccine. This initiative aims to protect children against preventable diseases, with a particular focus on […] The post UNICEF Vaccinates 2 million children in Afghanistan against Measles appeared first on Khaama Press.

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7 d. ago Afghanistan to Vaccinate 11.6 Million Children Against Polio

Afghanistan to Vaccinate 11.6 Million Children Against Polio  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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8 d. ago Afghanistan’s Children Left Behind: Only 170 Kindergartens for 35 Million People

Afghanistan’s Children Left Behind: Only 170 Kindergartens for 35 Million People  Hasht-e Subh Daily

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8 d. ago Afghanistan Launches Nationwide Polio Drive for 11.6 Million Children

Afghanistan Launches Nationwide Polio Drive for 11.6 Million Children -  NEWS ON AIR

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8 d. ago Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign targeting over 11 mln children

Afghanistan launches polio vaccination campaign targeting over 11 mln children  Xinhua

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1 week ago Mine blast kills 3 children, injures 3 in Afghanistan's Badakhshan

Mine blast kills 3 children, injures 3 in Afghanistan's Badakhshan  Apa.az

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1 week ago UNICEF warns 3.5 million children in Afghanistan are malnourished amid funding shortfalls

UNICEF warns 3.5 million children in Afghanistan are malnourished amid funding shortfalls  Amu TV

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1 week ago UNICEF warns of severe Therapeutic Food shortage in Afghanistan due to budget cuts

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has warned of a severe shortage of lifesaving therapeutic foods due to global budget cuts. Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF’s Head of Office in Afghanistan, shared a message on X on Thursday, April 17, stating that 3.5 million children under the age of five in Afghanistan are suffering […] The post UNICEF warns of severe Therapeutic Food shortage in Afghanistan due to budget cuts appeared first on Khaama Press.

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1 week ago Malnourished children in Afghanistan at 'high risk of dying' without US aid

Malnourished children in Afghanistan at 'high risk of dying' without US aid  Yahoo News UK

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2 w. ago 3.5 Million Children in Afghanistan at risk of Malnutrition this year: WFP

Afghanistan is facing an unprecedented nutrition crisis, with nearly 3.5 million children under the age of five projected to suffer from acute malnutrition in the current year. This includes approximately 867,300 cases of severe acute malnutrition (SAM) and 2.6 million cases of moderate acute malnutrition (MAM). Additionally, around 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women are […] The post 3.5 Million Children in Afghanistan at risk of Malnutrition this year: WFP appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago UNICEF provides Health Services to over 20 million people in Afghanistan in 2024

UNICEF provided essential health services to over 20 million people in Afghanistan, including nearly 10 million children and mothers, during the year 2024. In 2024, UNICEF provided essential health services to more than 20 million people in Afghanistan, half of whom were children, according to its annual report released on Thursday, April 10. These services […] The post UNICEF provides Health Services to over 20 million people in Afghanistan in 2024 appeared first on Khaama Press.

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2 w. ago Afghanistan: Lifting Afghan children’s spirits through the joy of Eid

Afghanistan: Lifting Afghan children’s spirits through the joy of Eid  Islamic Relief UK

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2 w. ago WFP: Reduced aid puts heavy burden on Women and Children in Afghanistan

The World Food Program (WFP) has expressed concern over declining global aid, particularly from the United States, and warned that the primary burden of this crisis falls on Afghanistan’s women and children. In a post on its official social media platform X, the WFP shared a video on Thursday, April 10, highlighting that due to […] The post WFP: Reduced aid puts heavy burden on Women and Children in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago Malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of Children in Afghanistan: WFP

The World Food Programme (WFP) has once again warned about the dire situation facing children in Afghanistan, stating that millions of Afghan children are at serious risk of malnutrition this year. According to WFP officials in Afghanistan, recent assessments reveal that at least 3.5 million children across the country will face malnutrition in the current […] The post Malnutrition threatens the lives of millions of Children in Afghanistan: WFP appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UN: Over 500 deaths in Afghanistan in last year, children primary victims of landmines

According to UNAMA report, over 500 people, including 434 children, have died from landmine explosions in Afghanistan in last year. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) on Friday, April 4, has highlighted that Afghanistan is one of the most vulnerable countries to landmines and unexploded ordnance. In a statement marking International Mine Awareness […] The post UN: Over 500 deaths in Afghanistan in last year, children primary victims of landmines appeared first on Khaama Press.

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3 w. ago UNICEF warns of worsening healthcare crisis for children in Afghanistan

UNICEF warns that Afghanistan’s worsening healthcare crisis is endangering children, with limited access to medical services increasing disease and malnutrition risks. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has warned that a lack of basic healthcare facilities in Afghanistan, particularly in rural areas, is causing the spread of preventable diseases and endangering children’s health. According to […] The post UNICEF warns of worsening healthcare crisis for children in Afghanistan appeared first on Khaama Press.

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