04 Apr 2026 - 08:22
The Kabul Tribune (KT) - The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that an emergency airlift carrying 78.5 metric tons of lifesaving medical supplies from its logistics hub in Dubai arrived in Afghanistan on Friday.
According to WHO Afghanistan, the shipment includes measles treatment kits, pneumonia medicines, nutritional supplies for severely malnourished children, surgical materials, and other essential items.
These critical supplies are expected to support more than 419,000 people and enable 13,600 lifesaving surgeries across the country.
This comes as Afghanistan’s healthcare system continues to face significant challenges, including shortages of medicines and medical personnel.
