Japan has provided US$240,000 in humanitarian funding to WHO to support essential health services and life-saving care for vulnerable populations in Afghanistan.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has welcomed a new humanitarian contribution of US$240,000 from Japan, underscoring the continued commitment of the Government and people of Japan to sustaining critical humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan.
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The funding includes targeted support for WHO, enabling the organisation to respond to urgent health needs while reinforcing essential health services across the country. WHO’s allocation will be used to ensure the continued provision of life-saving care for vulnerable populations, including women, children, and displaced communities, with particular emphasis on sustaining substance use treatment centres and securing the supply of critical emergency medical commodities in areas of greatest need.
“We are thankful to the People and Government of Japan for standing with the people of Afghanistan at this challenging time. Their support helps keep essential health services running, including care for people with substance use problems and emergency medical services. This partnership allows WHO to respond quickly and deliver care to the communities that are most vulnerable,” said Dr Edwin Ceniza Salvador, WHO Representative to Afghanistan.
The Japanese Ambassador to Afghanistan, His Excellency Mr Kenichi Masamoto, commenting on Japan’s new humanitarian contribution to Afghanistan, said: “Japan is deeply concerned about the ongoing challenges faced by the people of Afghanistan and is pleased to support WHO in strengthening essential health services. By prioritizing areas like substance use treatment and emergency care, Japan reaffirms its commitment to the health, resilience and future well-being of the Afghan people.”
