UN food agency: Afghan malnutrition rates at record high

Afghan malnutrition rates at record high, UN food agency says

‘Half of Afghanistan endures severe hunger throughout the year, regardless of the season,’ World Food Program spokesman says

UN Food Agency Warns Malnutrition Rates in Afghanistan Have Reached Record High

The United Nation's World Food Program (WFP) made the announcement on January 26. 'The Independent' reports that half of the country has endured severe hunger throughout the year.

Malnutrition rates at record high in Afghanistan, warns UN food agency

A World Food Program (WFP) official says malnutrition rates in Afghanistan are at record highs as half of the population struggles with severe hunger amid the deteriorating economic situation fueled by Western sanctions.

UN food agency: Afghan malnutrition rates at record high

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Malnutrition rates in Afghanistan are at record highs with half the country enduring severe hunger throughout the year, a spokesman for the World Food Program said Thursday. The Taliban takeover in August 2021 drove millions into poverty and hunger after foreign aid stopped almost overnight. Sanctions on Taliban rulers, a halt […]

Malnutrition rates in Afghanistan hit record levels

“There are seven million children (under 5 years old) and mothers who are malnourished,” said Phillipe Kropf, spokesperson for the UN food agency in Kabul

UN food agency: Afghan malnutrition rates at record high

KABUL, Afghanistan (AP) — Malnutrition rates in Afghanistan are at record highs with...