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HealthClinic closures leave 3.7 million Afghan children acutely malnourished

Save the Children says nearly one in 10 Afghan children under five is suffering from acute malnutrition, with the condition affecting 3.7 million children in 2026 after rising 14 percent in four years. Plunging humanitarian funding has forced about 600 essential health facilities to close, worsening access to care.

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AAl Jazeera★★★★☆2026-08-13 06:00Original

Clinic closures leave 3.7 million Afghan children acutely malnourished
Clinic closures leave 3.7 million Afghan children acutely malnourishedHealth