Situation report
UNICEF Afghanistan Humanitarian Situation Report 1 – 31 January 2026
Situation Report #1
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In 2026, approximately 21.9 million people—close to half of the population—require humanitarian assistance, including over 11.6 million children.
In January 2026, 46,795 children were admitted for inpatient and outpatient treatment. To prevent malnutrition, 185,234 caregivers of young children received counselling on maternal, infant and young child nutrition (MIYCN), while 180,124 pregnant women were provided with multiple micronutrient supplements (MMS).
Around 19,313 people gained access to safe drinking water through construction and rehabilitation of durable water supply systems during the month of January.
