AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoChild Nutrition Crisis: UNICEF warns 3.7 million Afghan children under five are at heightened risk of malnutrition as food and nutrition insecurity worsens, with early signs including reduced diet diversity, skipped meals, and children eating less; acute malnutrition is rising in 26 of Afghanistan’s 34 provinces, and UNICEF calls for urgent funding and expanded prevention before the peak season. Healthcare Access Under Pressure: WHO says closure of 150 health centres across Afghanistan is threatening healthcare and polio eradication efforts, pointing to funding shortfalls that are already disrupting services. Women and Girls’ Health & Safety: Reports from Herat describe intensified detention of women and girls for dress-code violations, with families afraid to speak publicly and fears of severe psychological harm. Local Health Sector Support: Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate approved tax relief measures in four sectors, including reduced income tax for legal entities such as private healthcare centres, aiming to ease costs and encourage investment. Medical Care Modernization: A Kabul dermatology and aesthetic hospital is expanding access to modern skin treatment using Chinese-made equipment and training, offering services for conditions like pigmentation, allergies, and preventive skincare.
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