Deadliest form of malnutrition has reached critical levels in Afghanistan

There is a big problem in Afghanistan. Many children are very sick because they do not have enough food. This sickness is called child wasting. It means children are too thin for their height, and it is very dangerous. In fact, it is the deadliest type of malnutrition, which is when a person does not get enough healthy food.

This problem is now very serious in many parts of Afghanistan. About one third of all the country's regions, called provinces, have this critical situation. This means that in these areas, many young children are suffering greatly from not having enough to eat. It is a very sad and urgent situation for these children.

When children have wasting, their bodies are very weak. They can get sick easily and it is hard for them to get better. This situation needs help quickly. People around the world are worried about the health of children in Afghanistan. They hope for more food and help for these young ones.