WHO Delivers Oxygen Supplies to 23 Hospitals in Kabul and 11 Provinces of Afghanistan

The World Health Organization says new oxygen supplies delivered to hospitals across Afghanistan aim to improve patient safety and treatment services.

The World Health Organization (WHO) announced on Thursday, Febraury 5, it has delivered medical oxygen supplies to 12 hospitals in Kabul and facilities across 11 other provinces in Afghanistan.

WHO said the shipment is expected to strengthen patient safety and improve the quality of care in hospitals struggling with shortages of critical medical supplies.

According to the organization, the support was made possible through contributions from donors and partners, including UNITAID, to help health workers provide safer and more reliable services.

Many Afghanistan’s hospitals continue to face shortages of essential medical equipment, including oxygen, which is vital for treating respiratory patients and critically ill children.

The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) estimates that more than 14 million people in Afghanistan will require health assistance this year, highlighting the scale of need.

Meanwhile, UNICEF reports that around 3.7 million Afghan children suffer from acute malnutrition annually, placing additional pressure on the country’s already fragile healthcare system.

While the oxygen deliveries will ease immediate pressure on hospitals, aid agencies warn that continued international support is essential to stabilize Afghanistan’s healthcare system.

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