INTERNATIONAL — April 10, 2026
UAE Sends 96 Tonnes of Medical Aid to Afghanistan
The United Arab Emirates sent 96 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies to Afghanistan from Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport, expected to benefit more than 250,000 people over three months. The aid, instructed by President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, includes supplies from WHO, Médecins Sans Frontières, and UNICEF.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Khaama Press — 2 min read
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates sent 96 tonnes of medicines and medical supplies to Afghanistan, a shipment expected to benefit more than 250,000 people over three months by supporting essential healthcare services.
The consignment departed from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai on instructions from UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. This delivery represents a substantial contribution to addressing healthcare needs in Afghanistan.
The aid package includes relief supplies from the World Health Organization (WHO), Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF). These organizations provided portions of the medicines and supplies included in the 96-tonne shipment.
The initiative underscores international efforts to bolster medical infrastructure and services in Afghanistan through targeted humanitarian assistance. The precise composition of the medicines and supplies is geared toward essential healthcare requirements, ensuring broad reach to over a quarter of a million beneficiaries during the specified three-month period.
Details of the shipment's arrival and distribution in Afghanistan were not immediately available.
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Reliability assessment
Corroborated by two independent outlets (Pajhwok, Khaama Press) reporting the shipment of 96 tonnes of medical aid from Dubai's Al Maktoum International Airport, instructed by UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
The source language reads straight.
Independent web corroboration
A separate web search returned 8 matching reports. A selection:
- Dubai Humanitarian Airlifts 96 Tonnes of WHO, MSF and UNICEF Medical Aid to Afghanistan from Dubaigulfnews.com
Dubai Humanitarian (DXBH) facilitated a critical humanitarian airlift to Kabul, Afghanistan, delivering 96 metric tonnes of life-saving medicines and medical supplies to support communities facing ongoing humanitarian ...
- Dubai News: Dubai Humanitarian airlifts 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan: UAE-led efforts to support 250,000 beneficiaries | World News - The Times of Indiatimesofindia.indiatimes.com
Dubai Humanitarian airlifts 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan under UAE humanitarian efforts / Image: file
A United Arab Emirates humanitarian organisation said it has delivered 96 tonnes of essential medicines and medical supplies to Afghanistan
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- UAE sent 96 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan
- Aid instructed by Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- Dispatched from Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai
- Aid to benefit over 250,000 people for 3 months
- Supplies from WHO, MSF, and UNICEF
Filed by 2 outlets
Pajhwok
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Khaama Press
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International — UAE, Afghanistan, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, WHO, UNICEF
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