The European Union’s Humanitarian Aid Program has recently announced that UNICEF, the United Nations Children’s Fund, with financial support from ECHO-ASIA, is assisting health workers in managing child malnutrition.
In a message published today (Thursday, November 13) on its official X account, the program stated that health workers will provide home-based care for children suffering from malnutrition.
The statement added that UNICEF trains health workers to manage malnutrition in a timely manner through outpatient care, in order to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations.
The UN Children’s Fund had previously reported the establishment of 70 “Child Development Centers” across Afghanistan.
The organization also noted that most families in Afghanistan—particularly in mountainous regions such as Bamiyan—lack access to diverse and nutritious food.
Meanwhile, the World Food Programme (WFP) announced two days ago that the rate of malnutrition in Afghanistan, especially among women and children, is rising alarmingly.
The WFP warned that with the onset of winter, the level of food insecurity and inadequate nutrition in the country could increase significantly.
It is worth noting that following the return to power of the current government in Afghanistan, several international organizations stated that they had reduced their aid operations in the country due to the ban on female staff.
