WHO Delivers 25 Tons of Cancer Medicines to Hospitals in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO) says it has delivered 25 tons of anti-cancer medicines to the National Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment Hospital in Kabul and several other health centers across Afghanistan.
In a statement on Wednesday, the organization said the shipment also included essential medical supplies distributed to Ali Abad Hospital and cancer treatment units in Nangarhar, Balkh, and Herat provinces.
According to WHO, the assistance includes vital chemotherapy medicines and kits used to treat non-communicable diseases (NCDs), which are increasingly affecting patients across the country.
The agency said the support is expected to benefit around 16,000 people, while cancer medicines alone could help treat about 13,130 patients over the next six months.
WHO noted that the medical assistance has been funded by the European Union as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare services and improve treatment access for patients in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s health system has faced significant challenges in recent years, including shortages of medicines, limited diagnostic facilities, and financial constraints affecting hospitals and clinics.
Health experts say cancer cases are rising in Afghanistan, while specialized treatment centers and access to chemotherapy drugs remain limited in many parts of the country.
Officials say the opening of a new cancer diagnosis and treatment hospital in Kabul about a month ago marked an important step toward expanding cancer care services.
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