31 May 2026, Kabul, Afghanistan – Malnutrition threatens the lives of children across Afghanistan amid a worsening humanitarian crisis driven by economic hardship, food insecurity, recurrent disease outbreaks, climate shocks and limited access to health and nutrition services. It is projected that across the country nearly 3.7 million children under 5  will suffer from acute malnutrition in 2026, including 95 000 children expected to face severe acute malnutrition with medical complications, a life-threatening condition if not treated in time.Wahidullah during his first visit to the health facility, where he received lifesaving medical care and nutritional support. Photo credit: WHO In Ghazni Province, 12-month-old Wahidullah arrived at Moqur District Hospital fighting for his life. Weak, severely malnourished and with persistent vomiting, his condition had become critical. “When he arrived, he was extremely fragile and fighting for survival,” recalled Nasima, a nurse at the hospital. “We...