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Medical graduates to sit exit exam tomorrow
KABUL (Pajhwok): The medical exit exam is scheduled to be held for graduates of medical faculties tomorrow (Friday), an official said on Thursday. Naseer Khan
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Afghanistan chamber approves plan for 100-bed charity cancer hospital
KABUL (Pajhwok): The Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment (ACCI) has approved a proposal to establish a specialized charity cancer hospital with an initial capacity
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WHO: Everyone must play role in ensuring safe care
The World Health Organisation (WHO) representative in Afghanistan says providing safe and high-quality healthcare to patients living with non-communicable diseases requires cooperation among patients, health workers, caregivers and...
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Afghan, Indian health officials discuss medicines, food cooperation
Officials from Afghanistan and India have discussed expanding cooperation in medicines and food products, regulating imports and finalising bilateral cooperation agreements, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said.
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Health ministry urges public to avoid antibiotic self-medication
Amid reports of respiratory illnesses among some Kabul residents, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has warned against the self-use of antibiotics, saying they are ineffective against colds...
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25 pharmacies, clinics and health centres closed in Khost
Twenty-five pharmacies, clinics and other health facilities have been closed in southeastern Khost province for failing to comply with applicable rules and regulations.
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WHO expands specialised fistula treatment for women in Afghanistan
The World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), is expanding specialised health services for women and children in Afghanistan, including treatment for obstetric...
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Health ministry urges donors to boost health sector funding
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has called on donor agencies to increase funding for Afghanistan’s health sector.
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3.7m children in Afghanistan suffering from wasting: UNICEF
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says Afghanistan’s child malnutrition crisis is worsening, with 3.7 million children suffering from wasting, including one million experiencing severe acute malnutrition.
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Ibn Sina Pharmacy CEO stresses improved services at state-run pharmacies
The CEO of state-owned Ibn Sina Pharmacy has stressed the need to improve services at government-run pharmacies, saying the company’s manufacturing plant will soon produce 56 types of...
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Over $1m deal inked to provide healthcare services to mothers, children
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) worth more than 1.022 million US dollars with Hewad Organisation to improve mothers’ and children’s...
