PRCS Situation Update #10: Continuing Humanitarian Response in Tirah and Kurram

15 April, 2026

Situation Update #10: Tirah / Kurram Response

Background

In January 2026, rising security concerns and internal conflict in Tirah Valley (Khyber) and Kurram districts forced many families to abandon their homes for safety. These displaced families have temporarily relocated to safer areas such as Bara and Peshawar, residing with relatives, in rented housing, or informal settlements. This sudden displacement created urgent humanitarian needs, including food, healthcare, clean water, and hygiene support.

In response, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society, supported by Movement Partners including the Norwegian Red Cross (NoRC), International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), Turkish Red Crescent (TRC), and the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), has activated emergency response mechanisms to provide comprehensive assistance addressing the varied needs of vulnerable populations in Tirah and Kurram.

Date

11 April 2026

Casualties & Damages

Deaths: 05
Injured: Over 400
Displaced: 54,000 households
Source: District Authorities / PRCS RNA
Total affected: Over 378,000 individuals

Humanitarian Response & Plans of PRCS

(With support from NoRC, TRCS, ICRC, CRC, KS Relief, PRCS Punjab Branch, Nestle and IFRC)

• One Mobile Health Team has been operational in Tirah since 2 February 2026 and has assisted 3,669 patients while conducting 44 hygiene promotion sessions with 637 participants.
• A second Mobile Health Team has been deployed in Kurram, where 637 patients have been treated so far.
• With support from NoRC, PRCS distributed 1,600 winterization kits to displaced and vulnerable families, including 800 kits in Tirah Valley and 800 in Kurram.
• An additional 400 hygiene kits were distributed in Kurram to promote cleanliness and prevent disease among displaced households.
• First aid kits are placed at 5 sites in Tirah Valley; more than 373 people have been assisted and 14 referrals made.
• A total of 375 RFL community sessions engaged 3,148 male participants.
• Additionally, 208 RASB sessions involved 5,999 participants, including 3,953 men, 630 women, 1,044 boys, and 372 girls.
• Supported by the ICRC, 3,500 hygiene kits and 2,500 dry ration food parcels were successfully distributed in Tirah and Kurram to enhance food security and provide essential hygiene supplies.
• A further 1,900 food parcels and 400 hygiene kits were distributed in Tirah with TRC support.
• All planned and supported interventions have been completed as per the operational plan, while only Mobile Health Teams remain active and will continue operations in line with their four-month timeline.

Contact Details

Muhammad Abaidullah Khan
Secretary General
+92-304-1030290

Musharraf Hussain
Assistant Director Disaster Response
+92-304-1030306

Sherzaman
Head of Media & Communication
+92-304-1030469