PESHAWAR
Following the directives of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur and Health Advisor Ihtesham Ali, a significant consignment of emergency medicines has been dispatched to Upper Kurram, stated Secretary Health Adeel Shah here on sunday.
The medicines are being handed over to the Medical Superintendent (MS) of Parachinar to manage the emergency situation effectively, said Secretary Health Adeel Shah.
A total of 4000 kilograms of medicines worth 5 millions are being transported through two flights of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s MI-17 helicopter, he added.
Due to persistent road blockages and extreme cold weather, the demand for medicines in Kurram was increased significantly, explained Secretary Health Adeel Shah.
The MS Parachinar had already informed about the anticipated shortage of medicines, prompting the timely response from the Health Department to ensure the provision of medicines before any crisis, he noted.
In addition to emergency supplies, routine medicines are also being dispatched via helicopter for both Upper and Lower Kurram, confirmed Secretary Health Adeel Shah.
