Japan Pledges $240,000 to WHO for Urgent Health Aid in Afghanistan

Japan provides $240,000 in health aid to Afghanistan

Japan has provided $240,000 in new humanitarian funding to support health services in Afghanistan, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Monday. The WHO’s Afghanistan office said the funding reflected Japan’s continued commitment to life-saving humanitarian efforts in the country, where the health system remains under severe strain due to chronic shortages of resources. The funds will be used to help sustain essential health services, part…

Japan Pledges $240,000 to WHO for Urgent Health Aid in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization said Japan has donated $240,000 to support urgent healthcare needs in Afghanistan, focusing on women, children and addiction treatment. The World Health Organization (WHO) announced a new $240,000 contribution from Japan to support urgent health needs in Afghanistan, including assistance for women and children. In a statement issued on Monday, January 12, WHO said the funding would help address critical healthcare g…

Japan donates $240,000 to support health services in Afghanistan

The World Health Organization (WHO) has received a humanitarian contribution of $240,000 from Japan to support health services in Afghanistan. WHO said in a statement the assistance will enable the organization to address urgent health needs while strengthening essential health services. WHO’s share of the funding will support the continued delivery of life-saving care for the most vulnerable populations – including women, children and displaced…