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A new report by UNICEF says that despite delivering services to millions over the past 12 months, humanitarian needs in Afghanistan remain high and concerning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to the report, over 20 million people received primary healthcare, including 5.6 million children. Among them, 1.4 million newborns require specialized care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UNICEF estimates that around 10 million children and mothers still need critical nutrition services, with many children facing risks of malnutrition and disease.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In education, more than 4 million children received learning support, but many remain out of school. Additionally, 2.7 million people gained access to water and sanitation services, though gaps persist.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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