Child Malnutrition Cases in Panjshir Drop 23% This Year

PANJSHIR, Afghanistan (Afghan Verified) -- The public health directorate in Panjshir province reported a 23% decrease in child malnutrition cases this year compared to last year.

Dr. Hojatullah Mohammadi, head of public health in Panjshir, stated that from the start of the current year until now, 7,047 children across the province have been registered with malnutrition. This compares to 9,194 cases in the previous year.

Of the registered cases this year, 6,000 children have received treatment, while the remaining patients are still under care. These cases include both acute and moderate malnutrition.

Mohammadi said the affected children are receiving services at 35 health centers, clinics, and hospitals in central Panjshir as well as the Rokha and Anaba districts. The services are provided in cooperation with UNICEF.

The public health chief attributed the decline to increased access to health services, awareness programs, and support from partner organizations.