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On 26 September 2017, the Chief Executive of the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, Dr. Abdullah Abdullah, signed a letter of commitment to join the 59 SUN Countries and 3 Indian States that form the SUN Movement, and is fighting to end malnutrition in all its forms, everywhere, by 2030.

Afghanistan has achieved considerable progress in tackling malnutrition over the past decades, but high rates of undernutrition persists, particularly among children under five years old and women of reproductive age (15-49 years old).

Progress

Bringing people together
 0% 2017

Bringing people together
Coherent policy and legal framework
 0% 2017

Coherent policy and legal framework
Aligning programs around a Common Results Framework
 0% 2017

Aligning programs around a Common Results Framework
Financial tracking and resource mobilization
 0% 2017

Financial tracking and resource mobilization
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 0% 2017

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Nutrition situation

40.9%

Under Five Stunting

9.5%

Under Five Wasting

5.4%

Under Five Overweight

43.1%

0-5 Months Exclusive Breastfeeding

42%

Woman Anaemia 15-49 years

8.1%

Adolescent Overweight Male

9.3%

Adolescent Overweight Female

17.1%

Adult Overweight Male

19.1%

Adult Overweight Female

3.4%

Adult Obesity Male

8%

Adult Obesity Female

11.6%

Adult Diabetes Male

12.3%

Adult Diabetes Female
Nutrition Data Definitions

Strategic objectives

SUN Government Focal Point

SUN Government Focal Point

H.E Arsalai Sahib
Director General of the council of Ministers Secretariat

Donor Conveners

Donor Convenor

  • Pending information

Key Documents

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Afganistan Country Profile 2018
AFSeN-A Food Security and Nutrtion Public Awareness and Advocacy Plan
AFSeN-A Food Security and Nutrition Public Awareness and Advocacy Framework and Plan 2018-2023