UN: Health Services in Afghanistan Reduced or Closed Due to Funding Shortage

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) reports that a lack of funding has forced health centers in Afghanistan to reduce services or close. This comes as one-third of nutrition centers have shut down, and over four million children under six will need treatment for acute malnutrition next year. OCHA has requested $1.7 billion for 17.5 million vulnerable people, with only 33% secured.

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