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Afghanistan: Afghan women need urgent and long-term investment as funding cuts force clinic closures
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk CARE , as published by ReliefWeb
· August 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway A significant portion of the population is expected to face acute food insecurity between April and September.
Humanitarian needs in Afghanistan remain high, with nearly half of the population requiring assistance. A significant portion of the population is expected to face acute food insecurity between April and September. Millions of people, including children and pregnant or breastfeeding women, are at risk of malnutrition.
The humanitarian response plan is underfunded, which may lead to reduced access to essential services. Further details on the situation and its impact on local communities are available from ReliefWeb, including information on clinic closures and funding shortages.
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Category: disaster Published: August 14, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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