UNICEF donates $235,000 medical equipment to Nangarhar health facilities

The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has provided a significant boost to healthcare in eastern Afghanistan with a donation of medical equipment and supplies valued at approximately $235,000. The aid has been delivered to provincial and district health centers in Nangarhar province.

The assistance package is comprehensive, featuring essential items such as ultrasound machines, vital for diagnostics; neonatal care equipment, crucial for newborn health; and specialized kits for treating diarrhea and for midwifery services. This diverse range of equipment aims to enhance the capacity of local health facilities to handle various medical needs.

Mawlawi Aminullah Sharif, the Director of Public Health in Nangarhar, conveyed his appreciation for UNICEF's ongoing support. He has instructed relevant officials to ensure the prompt and equitable distribution of the newly arrived equipment and supplies. Sharif emphasized that this initiative is expected to significantly improve the timeliness and quality of healthcare services available to patients and visitors throughout the province.

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the distribution of the equipment would help ensure that patients and visitors receive timely healthcare services.