UNICEF Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report: 1-31 January 2025

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Highlights

• In 2025, an estimated 22.9 million people including 12 million children will require humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan, highlighting the urgent need for continued multi-sectoral support to reach the most vulnerable populations.
• In January, UNICEF reached 4.5 million community members (49 per cent female) with life-saving information and engaged with more than 184,000 individuals working with various community structures and networks (51 per cent female).
• In January, 37,551 children (58 per cent girls) were admitted for severe wasting outpatient treatment, while 3,029 children with severe wasting and medical complications were referred for inpatient care.

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UNICEF Afghanistan