UN warns child deaths rising in Afghanistan due to food cuts

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UN says World Food Programme supply shortages from conflict and a Pakistan border closure are disrupting nutrition deliveries.

WHO: World Food Programme (UN)

WHAT: UN/WFP said child deaths are rising as food distributions face cuts due to supply shortages disrupting nutrition product deliveries.

WHEN: Reported Aug 5, 2026 at 2:39 AM ET

WHERE: Afghanistan

WHY: Supply shortages caused by conflict in West Asia and a nine-month border closure between Pakistan and its neighbours disrupted nutrition product deliveries.

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