Emergency medical supplies dispatched to Kurram via helicopter: Advisor

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PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has dispatched an emergency consignment of medicines to Kurram district, while helicopter services continue to operate. According to KP Health Advisor Ihtesham Khan on Monday the provincial government has sent additional emergency medical supplies to Upper Kurram. A total of 500 kilograms of medicines are being transported via the government’s MI-17 helicopter. He stated that the medicines will be handed over to the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Parachinar. These emergency supplies have been donated by various NGOs and charitable organizations. Meanwhile, local authorities reported that the helicopter service for Kurram is ongoing, and over 230 individuals have been transported to various locations so far, with more flights planned. APP