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UNICEF warns 1 million Afghan childrenat risk of death from malnutrition

One million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old.

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FRANCE 2425 Aug 2026, 12:22 pmUpdated 2h ago1 min readEuropeWorld
UNICEF warns 1 million Afghan children at risk of death from malnutrition

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One million children subject to severe acute malnutrition in Afghanistan are at risk of dying if they do not receive immediate treatment, the UNICEF warned on Tuesday. Nearly 40 percent of those admitted to hospitals comprise babies under six months old.

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Source: France 24 · FRANCE 24. Published 25 Aug 2026, 12:22 pm.

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