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Polio vaccination campaign 2nd phase begins in Afghanistan
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says the second phase of this year’s polio vaccination campaign has begun in Afghanistan.
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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...
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Health ministry team travels to Turkey for talks on medicines
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) says a mother-child care ward has been inaugurated at zonal hospital in northern Balkh province . . .
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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.
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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...
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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 —...
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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.
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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...
