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Nutrition Situation Alert: Worsening Nutrition Situation in Afghanistan
By Nutrition Cluster at ReliefWeb
· June 14, 2026
· 2 min read
. The nutrition cluster is issuing this alert based on the latest available evidence to draw urgent attention to the deteriorating nutrition situation across Afghanistan. The peak wasting season will begin in July and will continue for at least 3-4 months, which will further exacerbate the already d
Key takeaway Overview of the Current Nutrition Situation The nutrition situation in Afghanistan is rapidly deteriorating in 2026, with wasting levels worsening across 26 out of 34 of provinces compared to 2025.
Why this matters
The worsening nutrition situation in Afghanistan poses a significant threat to the well-being of its most vulnerable populations, particularly children under two years old. With 83% of severe acute malnutrition cases and 77% of moderate acute malnutrition cases affecting this age group, the need for targeted interventions is critical. The link between child food insecurity and wasting is a major concern, with nearly half of children experiencing food insecurity in the first quarter of 2026. The fact that mortality rates remain within acceptable standards is a testament to the impact of ongoing life-saving interventions, but this progress is fragile and requires sustained support. As the peak wasting season approaches, it is essential that preventive and life-saving nutrition interventions are scaled up to address the needs of the 3.7 million children projected to experience wasting in 2026, including 942,000 severe acute malnutrition cases.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 14, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . The nutrition cluster is issuing this alert based on the latest available evidence to draw urgent attention to the deteriorating nutrition situation across Afghanistan. The peak wasting season will begin in July and will continue for at least 3-4 months, which will further exacerbate the already d
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