KABUL facilities in seven provinces are lacking basic health equipment and thus unable to serve ailing people properly, a survey report shows. The Ministry of Public Health with support of USAID and ICF surveyed health services in seven provinces ---…
KABUL says about 60 percent of Afghans have access to health services, but the number will be increased to 90 percent this year. Minister Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz told a press conference on International Health Day on Saturday the creation of…
Many residents of southeastern Paktika province, complaining of inadequate health facilities, say they have to transfer patients to other provinces for medical treatment. Saeedullah, a resident of Sharan, told Pajhwok Afghan News people had no insufficient to basic…
Public health members of creating hurdles to efforts at the improvement healthcare services in southern Khost province. Dr. Gul Mohammad Din Mangal, acting public health director, alleged some lawmakers from Khost impeded attempts at strengthening health services…
Local officials on Wednesday said healthcare services in southern Helmand province were short in supply as only half of the province’s population accessed such facilities. Addressing a press conference here, provincial public health director, Mawladad Tobagar, said the…
Residents of three districts in southern Ghazni province complain about what they say unsatisfactory health services and a shortage of doctors. A resident of Gilan district, Abdullah, told Pajhwok Afghan News in the solo health centre in…
Local officials say the Taliban centres in unstable districts of southern Kandahar province. The Taliban’s demand comes as several districts of Kandahar are faced with a shortage of health facilities due to insecurity and for other reasons.…
Forty percent of western Farah province residents lack access to basic health facilities and in some areas, it takes 24 hours for a person to reach hospital for treatment. These residents complain about a shortage of professional…
Some residents of central Logar province complain of inadequate health facilities, saying they are faced with serious problems. Officials also acknowledge inadequacies, but claim taking necessary measures to resolve the issues and address public complaints on a priority…
