The agency estimated that the country recorded 638 maternal deaths for every 100,000 live births in 2024 — the highest rate in Asia and the seventh...
Since October 2023, more than 2.5 million Afghans have returned from Pakistan under Islamabad’s deportation policy.
According to Khan, the Islamic Emirate had previously informed the United Nations that its humanitarian shipments would be permitted to enter Afghanistan through Torkham.
India said the latest assistance reflects its continued commitment to supporting the Afghan people through humanitarian aid and cooperation with Afghan institutions.
Children under the age of two are the hardest hit, accounting for 83 percent of severe acute malnutrition cases and 77 percent of moderate acute malnutrition...
He stressed that humanitarian assistance should remain focused on helping those most in need and should not become entangled in political disputes.
While humanitarian assistance remains vital, Salih said emergency aid alone is no longer sufficient to meet Afghanistan's growing needs.
Muttaqi reiterated his support for polio eradication initiatives and highlighted the need to establish advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment centres.
UNOCHA spokesperson Olga Cherevko said Afghanistan ranks as the world's third most affected country in terms of casualties caused by unexploded ordnance.
UNOCHA reiterated that sustained international support is critical to preventing further deterioration of living conditions for vulnerable families across Afghanistan.
The organization says that halfway through 2026, only 30 percent of the funding required to support 143 million people out of 252 million in need globally...
The two officials also exchanged views on regional issues and explored ways to enhance coordination on matters concerning Afghanistan.
According to the ministry, during the meeting Lemarquis shared his views on improving the delivery and management of humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.
The organization noted that more than 1,500 severely malnourished children were admitted to its feeding center at Boost Provincial Hospital in Helmand,
Officials at Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health have previously stated that maternal mortality has declined in recent years.
His remarks came after the European Union, speaking at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva, once again emphasized the need for an inclusive political...
According to UNAMA, its current mandate is set to expire on June 16, and members of the Security Council are expected to discuss whether the mission...
WFP officials were forced to seek alternative routes to ensure the food reached vulnerable children without significant delays.
Households in Afghanistan, Somalia and Sri Lanka are among the most seriously affected and face mounting pressure due to higher fuel costs, food price spikes, income...
Japanese Ambassador Kenichi Masamoto reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to continuing cooperation and assistance to Afghanistan in different fields.
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