Tag Public Health - page 1

28 Jan 2024 - 23:11

Health officials: Measles Cases Drop in Badakhshan

95 percent reduction in measles cases was reported among children in Badakhshan. Public Health Directorate of this province announced.

23 Oct 2023 - 23:41

4-Day Polio Vaccination Campaign Starts In Afghanistan

In the 4-day campaign, more than 6 million children will receive the polio vaccine. The Ministry of Public Health said.

22 Oct 2023 - 19:28

Kabul: Renovation of Jamhuriat Hospital Gets Underway

We will renovate the Jamhuriat Hospital and ensure the health facility meets international standards. Ministry of Public Health officials said.

12 Oct 2023 - 15:15

Efforts to Eradicate Polio Virus in Pakistan and Afghanistan

A cross-border two-day meeting got underway in Islamabad with the aim of curbing the spread of polio between the Afghanistan and Pakistan.

28 Sep 2023 - 15:42

In 2023: 18,000 Afghans Contracted COVID-19 in Afghanistan

More than 18,000 people in Afghanistan have contracted COVID-19 since the beginning of 2023, The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate said.

25 Sep 2023 - 20:23

1.3 million children to be immunised against polio in Afghanistan

A new polio vaccination campaign has been launched in Afghanistan, targeting 1.3 million children under the age of five.

9 Sep 2023 - 09:14

World Health Organization: Corona is still a threat to public health

With the approach of autumn and winter and the possibility of an increase in viral diseases and hospitalizations, the World Health Organization (WHO) emphasized: Covid-19 is still a threat to public health globally.

24 Aug 2023 - 21:02

Acting Afghan Health Minister Meets Japanese, Iranian Envoys to Kabul

Acting Minister of Public Health, Dr. Qalandar Ebad has met with the Ambassador of Japan and the Deputy Ambassador of Iran in separate meetings in Kabul.

21 Aug 2023 - 10:24

Health ministry: Public clinics to Build in 300 districts

We plan to build public clinics in 300 districts of the country so that at least the people of Afghanistan have access to basic health services. The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) said.

20 Aug 2023 - 13:29

28 cases of Congo Fever reported in Kunduz

According to the Kunduz Public Health Department, this province recorded 28 cases of Crimean-Congo fever, resulting in three deaths this year.

2 Aug 2023 - 20:18

6,000 cases of hepatitis Reported in Afghanistan

At the beginning of this year, nearly 6,000 people across Afghanistan have been treated for hepatitis. The Ministry of Public Health said.

25 Jul 2023 - 00:21

2,000 People Work in Panjshir Infrastructural Projects

Local officials said that, around 2,000 individuals have been provided with work opportunities by their engagement in multiple ongoing development projects in Panjshir.

18 Jul 2023 - 15:33

New Health Center to be Built in Ghazni Province

The foundation stone of a health center has been laid down in Ghazni’s Qarabagh district.

24 Jun 2023 - 14:09

Exam for Graduates of Health Sciences Given in Nangarhar

The Ministry of Public Health has held an exam to issue government educational certificates for the graduates of health sciences institutions in Nangarhar province.

22 Jun 2023 - 14:55

Geneva: We Are Ready to Develop Cooperation with Ministry of Public Health

According to a statement, Deputy Minister of Public Health, met with Alex Virtanen, head of Geneva in Afghanistan.

30 May 2023 - 13:51

A hospital in Kandahar gets hi-tech MRI and X-ray equipment

Kandahar’s hospital has taken delivery of and installed state-of-the-art MRI and X-ray equipment.

27 May 2023 - 18:55

WHO: We are ready to support health system in Afghanistan

We are ready to fully support the health system in Afghanistan and has encouraged fifty of its partners to help provide health services to the country. The World Health Organization (WHO) said.

24 May 2023 - 10:00

Construction of a half-finished hospital in Nimroz resumes

Local officials confirmed that, construction on an incomplete 100-bed hospital has resumed in Nimroz.

15 May 2023 - 14:06

Polio Vaccination Campaign Will start in 23 provinces

The “polio vaccination campaign” will start in 23 provinces of the country. Afghanistan’s Ministry of Public Health announced.

6 May 2023 - 11:28

Afghan Delegation Leaves for Iran to participate in 5G summit

A delegation led by Dr Qalandar Ebad, acting minister of public health, has left for Iran to attend a G5 summit.