Regional health ministers, including Afghanistan, reaffirmed their commitment to polio eradication at the Seventy-third session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean. UNHCR reported on assisted Afghan returnees from Pakistan, Iran, and other countries between October 11 and 17, detailing voluntary repatriations and other returns by age and gender. A new report highlighted Afghanistan as one of the ten largest global food crises, with acute hunger doubling worldwide over the past decade.

The country continues to face severe food insecurity, contributing to a global rise in acute hunger. The ongoing return of Afghan nationals from neighboring countries presents challenges for reintegration and humanitarian assistance.

Acute hunger affects a significant portion of the population, placing Afghanistan among the most severe food crises globally. The continuous influx of returnees requires sustained support for their protection and integration.

The specific challenges and needs of the returnees, beyond their demographic breakdown, are not detailed in the provided reports.