UNICEF warns of severe Therapeutic Food shortage in Afghanistan due to budget cuts

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in Afghanistan has warned of a severe shortage of lifesaving therapeutic foods due to global budget cuts.Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, UNICEF’s Head of Office in Afghanistan, shared a message on X on Thursday, April 17, stating that 3.

5 million children under the age of five in Afghanistan are suffering from malnutrition this year, with 1.5 million of them at risk of severe acute malnutrition. Oyewale emphasized the urgent need for support to save these children’s lives.



The situation has been exacerbated by the reduction of international financial aid. On Wednesday, Cobi Rietveld, the head of the organization “Action Against Hunger” in Afghanistan, highlighted that the cut in U.S.

financial assistance would result in the death of many children.The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan continues to deepen, with the lack of necessary resources threatening the lives of millions of children. The situation calls for immediate and significant action from the international community to prevent further loss of life.

Despite these dire conditions, the international community must prioritize the wellbeing of Afghan children and provide the financial and material support needed to address the crisis effectively.The situation in Afghanistan highlights the urgent need for continued international aid to prevent further suffering and loss of life, particularly among vulnerable children.As global financial constraints affect humanitarian efforts, it is crucial for governments and organizations to renew their commitments to providing necessary resources and support to Afghanistan.

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