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AFGHANISTAN Nutrition Cluster Bulletin, Jan-Mar 2026
By Nutrition Cluster at ReliefWeb
· June 20, 2026
· 2 min read
. NUTRITION CLUSTER PERFORMANCE OVERVIEW: JAN - MAR 2026 As of March 2026, the Afghanistan Nutrition Cluster comprised 65 partners (including 4 UN agencies, 18 international NGOs, 41 national NGOs and PND/MoPH). Key achievements during the first quarter of 2026 included: Overall, the Nutrition Clust
Key takeaway Key achievements during the first quarter of 2026 included: Overall, the Nutrition Cluster reached 16% of its annual target during the first quarter of 2026.
Why this matters
The Afghanistan Nutrition Cluster's first quarter performance in 2026 highlights the ongoing challenges in addressing malnutrition in the country. With 856,362 beneficiaries receiving critical nutrition services, the cluster has made progress, but the numbers also reveal the vast needs that remain unmet. The fact that only 16% of the annual target was reached during this period suggests that much work lies ahead to achieve the desired outcomes. The breakdown of beneficiaries by age and gender provides insight into the demographics most affected by malnutrition, with pregnant and breastfeeding women, as well as children under five, being particularly vulnerable. The implementation of programs such as the Outpatient Therapeutic Program and the Targeted Supplementary Feeding Program across various districts demonstrates a concerted effort to tackle malnutrition, but the cluster's progress will need to be closely monitored to ensure that annual targets are met and that the most at-risk populations receive the necessary support.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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