UN Report Warns of Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Afghanistan by 2026

An analysis of health and mental support in Afghanistan reveals that 21.9 million people will require humanitarian assistance by 2026, with serious food insecurity posing a significant threat.

Growing Humanitarian Needs in Afghanistan

This health and mental support assessment, released by the United Nations Development Programme and provinces severely affected. About 3.4 million people are impacted, with humanitarian needs significantly increasing due to widespread returns to the country. In 2025, over 2.61 million Afghans returned from Iran and Pakistan, further stressing host communities and essential services.