The Kabul Tribune (KT) — The Taliban Ministry of Public Health says India has donated 2.5 tons of anti-cancer medicines to Afghanistan as part of its humanitarian assistance.
In a statement released on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2026, the Taliban Ministry of Public Health said the medicines were handed over to the ministry with the aim of supporting cancer patients and strengthening healthcare services in the country.
According to the statement, the leadership of the Taliban health ministry welcomed the assistance from India, describing the donation as vital for the treatment of cancer patients.
The ministry said the donated medicines will be distributed to relevant health centers after the completion of technical assessments and legal procedures.
The Taliban Ministry of Public Health also noted that India had donated nearly seven tons of anti-cancer medicines to Afghanistan a few days earlier.
