The Kabul Tribune (KT) — Afghanistan remains one of the world’s largest humanitarian crises in 2026, driven by years of conflict, economic fragility and the erosion of rights, UNICEF Afghanistan said in its latest situation report.
According to the report covering Feb. 1 to Feb. 28, 2026, an
estimated 21.9 million people — nearly half of the country’s population —
require humanitarian assistance, including more than 11.6 million children.
UNICEF said it has continued its response efforts across
multiple sectors. In Samangan province, the agency 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 address malnutrition, UNICEF provided counseling on
maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN) to 179,955 caregivers. In
addition, 159,338 pregnant women received multiple micronutrient supplements,
while 350,200 children under the age of five were provided with essential
micronutrients.
The agency also reported progress in improving access to
clean water. Approximately 87,700 people gained access to safe drinking water
through the construction and rehabilitation of durable water supply systems.
Despite ongoing humanitarian efforts, UNICEF warned that the
scale of needs remains immense as the crisis continues across the country.
