Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report 1–31 May 2026

Situation Report #5

 Zahra (26) and her husband Ali (27) prepare to travel to nearby villages. Before leaving, they discuss which areas to visit and how to gather families. In these villages, many people do not always know the vaccination schedule, so Zahra goes door to door to invite them.
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Highlights

UNICEF continued supporting the delivery of essential health services across all 34 provinces through 2,393 static and 16 mobile health facilities, enabling more than 6.5 million people to access essential health services.

UNICEF strengthened nutrition services through more than 3,500 service delivery points, admitting 25,738 children with severe and moderate wasting for treatment.

UNICEF supported approximately 42,987 children, including 60 per cent girls, through community-driven education initiatives.

UNICEF and partners provided child protection and gender-based violence services to 229,053 individuals, including mental health and psychosocial support, case management and family reunification services.

Cash assistance reached 20,821 households in four provinces, benefiting 132,103 individuals, including 84,988 children and 1,114 people with disabilities.

Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report  1 – 31 May 2026