GARDEZ (Pajhwok): A new hospital exclusively for infectious diseases has been opened in this capital city of southeastern Paktia province after receiving equipment and medicines worth 52 million afghanis in aid.
Public Health Department officials say patients from nearby provinces will also be treated in the hospital.
Public Health Director Dr. Sadruddin Azam told Pajhwok the special hospital for infectious diseases was made functional in cooperation with the World Organization (WHO) which provided equipment and supplies worth 52 million afghanis.
He said currently 50 medical and administrative staff had been appointed in the hospital, which would be equipped by WHO . . .
