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Since 2 March 2025, no humanitarian aid has entered Gaza as a result of the continuing Israeli-imposed siege, sharply reducing essential supplies of food, fuel, medical aid, and vaccines. The blockade has severely worsened malnutrition across Gaza, especially among children. In March alone, nearly 3,700 children were newly admitted for acute malnutrition, up from over 2,000 in February. By April, 21 treatment centres, representing 15% of outpatient facilities receiving malnourished children, had shut down since 18 March as a result of Israeli bombardments and forced evacuations. With the collapse of charity-run soup kitchens and the severe lack of fresh produce, meat, and supplements, there is evidence that anaemia and physical weakness are widespread among adults. An estimated 20–30% of blood donors are suffering from undiagnosed anaemia, often experiencing dizziness or fainting, preventing them from donating blood. This is amid shortages in medical supplies and an increased need for blood to treat people injured by daily Israeli air strikes.
(UNRWA 17/04/2025, UNICEF 05/04/2025, The New Arab 21/04/2025)

By 16 April, an attack by a non-state armed group on 31 March in Nacuale village, Ancuabe district, Cabo Delgado province, had displaced around 15,000 people, mostly women (4,669) and children (7,565). The displaced have sought refuge in various locations, including displacement sites and host communities across Ancuabe, Macomia, Montepuez, and Quissanga districts. The most pressing needs are food, shelter, NFIs, and protection. This attack exemplifies the continued violence against civilians in northern Mozambique since 2017, leading to repeated waves of displacement. Such attacks often involve looting, arrests, abductions, targeted killings, and the destruction of infrastructure, as non-state armed groups aim to demonstrate their presence and instil fear in the population. Displaced people often experience overcrowding in makeshift settlements and host communities, which increases the risk of disease outbreaks. Disruptions to agricultural activities and limited access to markets aggravate food insecurity, affecting both displaced people and host communities.
(RI 28/06/2024, IOM 18/04/2025, UNHCR 21/04/2025)

By 15 April, 439 health facilities across Afghanistan had closed or been suspended as a result of US funding cuts, affecting around three million people. Since 4 March, there has been a 163% increase in health facility closures or suspensions. The lack of access to healthcare facilities raises concerns about a potential increase in maternal and infant mortality rates and the aggravation of malnutrition in both urban and rural areas. Between June 2024 and May 2025, approximately 3.5 million children and 1.2 million pregnant and breastfeeding women are projected to face acute malnutrition.
The Taliban’s enforcement of the Mahram rule, which restricts women from leaving the house without a male escort, further limits access to healthcare – particularly when nearby facilities are closed.
Healthcare facility closures compound the ban on women undertaking medical training, potentially creating a long-term shortage of female health workers. In some provinces, women are also prohibited from being treated by male doctors.
(Health Cluster 20/04/2025, Health Cluster 06/03/2025, HRW 03/12/2024)