Afghanistan: One in 10 children acutely malnourished as plummeting funding closes nearly 600 health facilities

In the local area, health facilities are facing significant challenges. Nearly 600 health facilities have closed due to plummeting funding, affecting essential services. A local clinic continues to operate, seeing over 100 patients daily, including those who travel long distances on foot.

Further details on the situation are available from relief organizations, who report a concerning increase in acutely malnourished children under five, with nearly one in 10 suffering from wasting.