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Afghanistan's child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts, UN says
Summary by The Piney Point Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Giada Zampano, Associated Press , as published by KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· August 4, 2026
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Key takeaway World Food Program reports that a third of the country's provinces are affected, with the situation expected to worsen due to funding shortfalls.
A crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan, where child malnutrition has reached critical levels in many areas. N. World Food Program reports that a third of the country's provinces are affected, with the situation expected to worsen due to funding shortfalls.
Cuts in food distributions and support are forcing difficult decisions, with nutrition specialists noting a significant increase in wasting among children. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan remains dire, with the country still recovering from decades of conflict. N.
World Food Program, which is sounding the alarm on the need for urgent action to address rising child deaths in Afghanistan.
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Published: August 4, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
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