03 Apr 2026 - 14:29
The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Nearly 21.9 million people in Afghanistan — almost half of the country’s population — are in need of humanitarian assistance in 2026, including more than 11.6 million children, according to a new report by UNICEF.
The report highlights that UNICEF has continued its humanitarian support across multiple sectors, particularly targeting vulnerable families and children.
In Samangan province, UNICEF supported 52,934 households with pregnant and lactating women through its Mother Child Cash Transfer (MCCT) program, reaching a total of 354,410 individuals.
To help prevent malnutrition, the organization provided 179,955 caregivers of young children with counseling on maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN). In addition, 159,338 pregnant women received multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS), while 350,200 children under the age of five were provided with essential micronutrients.
Meanwhile, approximately 87,700 people gained access to safe drinking water through the construction and rehabilitation of sustainable water supply systems supported by UNICEF.
The report underscores the ongoing humanitarian challenges in Afghanistan and the critical need for continued international assistance to support vulnerable populations, particularly women and children.
