![[COLUMNIST] The impossible task of getting lifesaving supplies into Gaza [COLUMNIST] The impossible task of getting lifesaving supplies into Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712217961_TBAlShifajpg.jpg)
[COLUMNIST] The impossible task of getting lifesaving supplies into Gaza
Israeli authorities block, delay and restrict humanitarian aid and essential medical supplies.
Thu May 02 2024
![WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71701641996_TBISRAELTANK.jpg)
WHO says it was forced to move medical supplies from southern Gaza warehouse
WHO officials said many residents of Gaza unable to access clean water and sanitation they are concerned about a major disease outbreak.
Tue Dec 05 2023
![Palestinian Red Crescent says 59 aid trucks have crossed into Gaza Palestinian Red Crescent says 59 aid trucks have crossed into Gaza](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/71698814381_humanitarianaid.jpg)
Palestinian Red Crescent says 59 aid trucks have crossed into Gaza
The trucks contained food, water, relief aid, medicines and medical supplies, according to the statement.
Wed Nov 01 2023
![UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698235879_unitednations.jpg)
UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action
Both countries seek U.N. Security Council resolutions to address shortages of food, water, medical supplies and electricity in Gaza.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![Attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, ambulances increasing rapidly, WHO warns Attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, ambulances increasing rapidly, WHO warns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/61646803813_UKRAINE.jpg)
Attacks on Ukrainian hospitals, ambulances increasing rapidly, WHO warns
Ukraine is running short of vital medical supplies, WHO said.
Wed Mar 09 2022
![Malaysia supports ASEAN's lead on reserve of medical supplies development - PM Ismail Sabri Malaysia supports ASEAN's lead on reserve of medical supplies development - PM Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/41635238824_TBISMAILjpg.jpg)
Malaysia supports ASEAN's lead on reserve of medical supplies development - PM Ismail Sabri
Malaysia supports the decision for ASEAN to take the lead on the development of the proposed ASEAN Plus Three (APT) Reserve of Medical Supplies for Public Health Emergencies.
Wed Oct 27 2021
![COVID creates shortages of an array of US medical supplies COVID creates shortages of an array of US medical supplies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81632188633_NEWYORK.jpg)
COVID creates shortages of an array of US medical supplies
Shortages of raw materials, including plastics, metals, glass, and electronics, have hampered production.
Tue Sep 21 2021
![COVID-19: Malaysia hands medical supplies to Indonesia COVID-19: Malaysia hands medical supplies to Indonesia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/81631673713_TBSALURBANTUAN.jpg)
COVID-19: Malaysia hands medical supplies to Indonesia
Saifuddin said the initiative is a testament to the strong and excellent relations between the two countries.
Wed Sep 15 2021
![NATO allies struggle to keep Kabul airport open for aid after withdrawal NATO allies struggle to keep Kabul airport open for aid after withdrawal](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/81630089557_kabul.jpg)
NATO allies struggle to keep Kabul airport open for aid after withdrawal
The WHO said that medical supplies in Afghanistan would run out in days, with little chance of re-stocking them.
Sat Aug 28 2021
![Kabul airport problems blocking medical supplies for Afghans - WHO Kabul airport problems blocking medical supplies for Afghans - WHO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-08/51629713821_afghan.jpg)
Kabul airport problems blocking medical supplies for Afghans - WHO
Nearly 18.5 million people - half the population - rely on aid and the humanitarian needs are expected to grow due to drought.
Mon Aug 23 2021
![Turkey sends aid to India to fight COVID-19 Turkey sends aid to India to fight COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/71622011758_VentilatorsIndia.jpg)
Turkey sends aid to India to fight COVID-19
A Turkish military plane carrying medical supplies to fight COVID-19 left on Tuesday for India's capital New Delhi, Turkey's Defense Ministry announced on Twitter.
Wed May 26 2021
![Vital medical supplies reach India as COVID deaths near 200,000 Vital medical supplies reach India as COVID deaths near 200,000](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/71619572242_INDIA.jpg)
Vital medical supplies reach India as COVID deaths near 200,000
A shipment from Britain, including 100 ventilators and 95 oxygen concentrators, arrived in the capital New Delhi.
Wed Apr 28 2021
![Malaysia sends medical equipment to Palestine Malaysia sends medical equipment to Palestine](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/41589193208_PerdanaMenteri.jpg)
Malaysia sends medical equipment to Palestine
The medical supplies include one million units of face masks, 500,000 units of rubber gloves and 500 units of face shields.
Mon May 11 2020
![Muhyiddin wants NAM to help smaller nations in war against COVID-19 Muhyiddin wants NAM to help smaller nations in war against COVID-19](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-05/61588609612_MuhyiddinYassin.jpg)
Muhyiddin wants NAM to help smaller nations in war against COVID-19
Malaysia believes NAM must play a more significant role to champion access and acquisition for smaller nations in obtaining medical supplies, medications and vaccine once they are developed.
Mon May 04 2020
![Malaysian firms led by world's top glove maker prioritise medical supplies Malaysian firms led by world's top glove maker prioritise medical supplies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/51586492004_glove.jpg)
Malaysian firms led by world's top glove maker prioritise medical supplies
Top Glove, the world's biggest maker of medical gloves, plans to start producing face masks to meet rising demand from the coronavirus outbreak.
Fri Apr 10 2020