The World Food Programme is preparing for winter by pre-positioning aid for one million individuals and temporarily expanding nutrition services across the country. This expansion is supported by a recent influx of commodities, despite ongoing border closures and regional instability. Polio surveillance continues, with the latest bulletin covering week 40.

Vulnerable Afghan families face significant challenges due to rising food prices, limited incomes, and persistent malnutrition. The humanitarian response is well-funded, but a substantial gap remains between required and received funding.

The population continues to experience food insecurity and malnutrition, with a large number of refugees and internally displaced persons. The return of assisted individuals to various districts is ongoing.

Specific details on the impact of border closures and regional instability on humanitarian operations are not yet covered in recent reporting.