PESHAWAR: Adviser on health Ihtesham Ali has said that in light of the recent crisis, another shipment of emergency medicines was delivered to lower Kurram on Thursday.

In a statement issued here, he stated that two MI-17 helicopter flights transported 3,600 kilograms of medicines worth Rs5.4 million to Sadda. The consignment has been handed over to the medical superintendent of THQ Sadda. These medicines could not be delivered yesterday due to adverse weather conditions.

Following the supply of medicines to upper Kurram, the district health officer ensured the distribution of essential medicines to basic health units in areas including Karman, Zeran, Shalozan, Tari Mangal, Burki, Ghazgarhi, Kunj Ali Zai, Boshera, Mali Khel, Agra, and Jalandhar, the statement said.

The adviser added: “Parents of sick children are urged to bring their children to the nearest BHU for medical examination and necessary treatment. Additional medicines for other dispensaries will be delivered by today or tomorrow, ensuring patients in all health facilities received the required medical care.

Adviser Ihtesham Ali emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the availability of emergency medicines in both upper and lower Kurram. Significant measures had been taken to ensure ample supply of essential medicines in the region, the statement concluded.

Published in Dawn, December 20th, 2024