Afghanistan's Hidden Emergency
The BBC uncovers a silent surge in child deaths from malnutrition in Afghanistan, gathering evidence of the devastating effects of USAID cuts, alongside Taliban restrictions on women.
A powerful documentary uncovers a silent surge in child deaths due to malnutrition in Afghanistan. After USAID cuts earlier this year, foreign aid has dipped to its lowest in decades, and hundreds of clinics have been shuttered, cutting off some of the poorest from medical care. The BBC has gathered evidence of the devastating effects that's having on maternal and newborn deaths and challenged the Taliban government over its harsh restrictions on women, which undermine its push for international recognition and affect how much the world is willing to help its people.
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Yogita Limaye |
| Camera Operator | Sanjay Ganguly |
| Producer | Aakriti Thapar |
| Producer | Mahfouz Zubaide |
Broadcasts
- Sat 4 Oct 2025 02:30
- Sat 4 Oct 2025 08:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 5 Oct 2025 15:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Sun 5 Oct 2025 22:30BBC News Channel except BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD
- Tue 7 Oct 2025 02:30
- Fri 10 Oct 2025 04:30