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Oct 15, 2026 at 4:09 PM ET
IPC reports record acute hunger in Afghanistan
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The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) said acute hunger and malnutrition in Afghanistan have reached their highest recorded levels. It estimated that 15.9 million people face acute food insecurity and warned conditions are set to worsen in the coming months. The findings cover August-October.
WHO: The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC)
WHAT: Reported record levels of acute hunger and malnutrition in Afghanistan, with 15.9 million people facing acute food insecurity.
WHEN: Oct 15, 2026
WHERE: Afghanistan
WHY: The IPC findings document acute food insecurity and malnutrition affecting millions of Afghans; no cause for the crisis is stated.
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