Mon Sep 09 14:28:00 UTC 2024: ## Malnutrition Crisis Grips Afghan Children as Hundreds Die in Jalalabad Hospital
**Kabul, Afghanistan** – A dire humanitarian crisis is unfolding in Afghanistan, with record levels of malnutrition affecting children under Taliban rule. The Public Health Ministry has confirmed the tragic deaths of 700 children in the past six months at a single hospital in Jalalabad, a devastating indicator of the escalating crisis.
The BBC’s Yogita Limaye visited the hospital and witnessed firsthand the heartbreaking impact of malnutrition on Afghan children. The situation is so dire that parents are struggling to provide even basic necessities for their children. This crisis is being attributed to the ongoing economic and political instability in the country, coupled with the ongoing drought and lack of access to healthcare.
The news comes as a stark reminder of the urgent need for humanitarian aid in Afghanistan. The international community is urged to act swiftly and provide much-needed support to prevent further suffering and loss of life.
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