WHO delivers 374 medical kits to Jawzjan public health department
The World Health Organization (WHO) has provided 374 medical kits to the Public Health Department of northern Jawzjan province, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said on Sunday.
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MoPH holds 2nd round of exit exam for 7,000 medical graduates in Kabul
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says the second round of the 1404 exit exam has been conducted for around 7,000 graduates of curative medicine and stomatology at Kabul University.
MoPH kicks off accreditation, grading process for private hospitals
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Wednesday announced the launch of an accreditation and grading process for private hospitals aimed at improving the quality and safety of healthcare services.
Over 1,200 tonnes of expired, substandard medicines, food destroyed
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced that over 1,200 tons of substandard, low-quality, and expired medicines and food have been collected and destroyed this year. Dr. Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry, told Pajhwok: “The Ministry…
MoPH, NGOs ink $7.7 agreement to expand health services in 19 provinces
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has inked five-year contract with an international non-governmental organisation (NGOs) worth more than 7.7 million US dollars to enhance the quality of healthcare and increase public access to health services.
Health ministry team travels to Turkey for talks on medicines
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says that Dr. Naeemullah Ayobi, Director General of the Department of Drug and Health Products, along with his technical team, has traveled to Turkey on an official visit. According to a statement…
Nearly 5m respiratory illness cases registered in 3 months: MoPH
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says that nearly five million patients with respiratory illnesses, including 504 COVID-19 cases, were registered in government hospitals over the past three months.
MoPH unveils guideline to combat acute malnutrition in children
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) and representatives of international organisations on Tuesday emphasised the need to strengthen the capacity of health workers and ensure timely and accessible healthcare services for children and mothers.
Save the children vows better maternal, child health in Afghanistan
The newly appointed country director of Save the Children in Afghanistan, Bojar Hoja, has pledged to enhance maternal and child health services and expand health centres across the country.
MoPH to launch 12-day free treatment camp in Khost
A mobile health team of the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) would travel to southeastern Khost province to provide free eye treatment for 12 days.
300 positive HIV cases recorded in Afghanistan in 10 months
Ministry of Public Health officials have stressed the need for raising public awareness and fighting HIV/AIDS, saying that 300 positive cases were registered nationwide during the last 10 months of the current year.
Ministry finds harmful chemicals in some food products
Experts at the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) say recent investigations have revealed the presence of harmful compounds — including chemical dyes and industrial acids — in certain domestically produced and imported food products. The ministry has taken several corrective measures in response.
MoPH forms committee to monitor doctors, health workers
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has appointed a committee to regulate the activities of foreign and domestic doctors and health workers in private health centers.
MoPH urges global support on World Thalassemia Day
Marking World Thalassemia Day, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Thursday called on international donors to expand their support for combating the blood disorder in Afghanistan.
12-day free eye treatment camp concludes in Ghazni
Around 3,700 eye-patients in southern Ghazni province have been provided free of cost treatment by a team of doctors sent by the Ministry of Public Health.
MoPH holds examination for 450 vacant positions
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has announced nearly 450 professional posts in various sectors for which 3,500 candidates, including women, participated in a merit based examination.
Vaccinate children against deadly measles, families urged
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reports an increase in suspected measles cases in the country this year.
Over 18,000 operations performed in Esteqlal Hospital last year
More than 18,000 medical operations were performed free of cost in the Eteqlal National and Specialized Hospital last year, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said on Saturday.
Over 3,000 malnutrition sites functional nationwide: Dr. Sharafat
The number of malnutrition services sites in the country has increased to 3,200 during the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) rule nationwide, an official said on Tuesday.
Mother & child care ward opens at Balkh Zonal Hospital
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says a mother-child care ward has been inaugurated at zonal hospital in northern Balkh province.
Qatar plans to build 400-bed hospital in Kandahar: MoPH
Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says that Qatar wants to establish a 400-bed hospital in southern Kandahar province.
MoPH confirms 11 deaths from Congo virus, 267 positive cases
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) on Monday confirmed 11 deaths from Congo virus during the past three months, saying it registered 267 positive cases all over the country. MoPH officials two days ago told Pajhwok Afghan News…
Ebad seeks Afghanistan’s representation in WHA
Acting Public Health Minister Dr. Qalandar Ebad has asked international partners to help Afghanistan become member of the World Health Organization (WHO)’s governing body World Health Assembly and the Regional Office of the Eastern Mediterranean in order to…
MoPH spurns WHO report on infant mortality rate
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has spurned the World Health Organisation’s report on 167 infantdeaths due to curable diseases in Afghanistan on a daily basis. On Monday, WHO tweeted: “Did you know that an estimated 167 infants…