Afghanistan’s Child Malnutrition Crisis | Roanoke News

Afghanistan’s child malnutrition crisis is spiraling out of control, with nearly four million kids and over a million pregnant or breastfeeding women at risk this year — and it’s only getting worse. Funding cuts have forced the World Food Program to slash food aid and shutter 142 health centers, cutting treatment for 13,000 children. Conflict, economic collapse, soaring food prices, disease, and blocked borders are compounding the disaster — and now, in the worst months for malnutrition, they’re suspending aid entirely in the hardest-hit areas. With a desperate $540 million needed urgently, WFP warns: it’s already too late for many — and time is running out. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/b345301e2d8b7cd4