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In Ghazni, self-medication on the increase

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GHAZNI CITY (Pajhwok): Most residents of southern Ghazni province willfully use medicines and avoid consulting doctors in case of ailment, a practice that leads to more medical problems.

Ramazan is one of those Ghazni residents suffering from serious health problems due to self-medication.

He told Pajhwok Afghan News that sometime ago he had stomach issues. Unable to visit a doctor due to financial constraints, he purchased medicines from a pharmacy and consumed them.

He acknowledged self-medication caused him serious health problems. “With pain in my stomach, I went to a pharmacy and bought medicines and use them.”

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