UNICEF Report: Nearly 2.3 Million in Afghanistan Needed Humanitarian Aid Last Year, Including 1.2 Million Children

Kathmandu. The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) stated in its latest report that approximately 2.29 million people in Afghanistan felt the need for humanitarian assistance last year. Among them, about 1.2 million were children.According to the report, humanitarian needs have increased significantly due to continuous drought, floods, lack of economic stability, and rising unemployment. The impact of extreme weather has exacerbated food shortages.UNICEF also pointed out a financial deficit in critical sectors such as health, nutrition, water, and sanitation. This has affected service delivery and raised concerns that the supply of essential life-saving materials could be interrupted.The report emphasized that...