UAE sends 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan

A United Arab Emirates humanitarian organisation said it has delivered 96 tonnes of essential medicines and medical supplies to Afghanistan via a dedicated relief flight, underscoring continued international efforts to address the country’s growing health crisis.

The shipment departed from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai and includes critical assistance coordinated with major global health partners such as the World Health Organization, Médecins Sans Frontières and UNICEF.

According to officials, the aid is expected to support more than 250,000 people over the next three months, helping sustain essential healthcare services in underserved and crisis-affected communities across Afghanistan.

The organisation said the initiative aims to deliver life-saving assistance to vulnerable populations, as humanitarian needs continue to rise amid economic challenges and limited access to healthcare facilities.

Aid officials added that the airlift forms part of broader logistical efforts to expand humanitarian supply routes, including both air and ground corridors, to ensure timely delivery of assistance to those most in need.

The delivery highlights ongoing international efforts to sustain Afghanistan’s fragile health system, as humanitarian agencies warn that millions remain in urgent need of medical assistance.

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