Minister of Public Health Lays Foundation Stone for General Hospital in Khost District of Baghlan Province

H.E. the Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, and his accompanying delegation laid the foundation stone for a general hospital in Khost District of Baghlan Province during their visit.

The ceremony was attended by Baghlan Governor Mawlawi Abdullah Mukhtar, local officials and tribal elders.

H.E. the Minister described the hospital as an important step towards improving local healthcare, saying it would expand health services and improve residents’ access to medical care once operational.

H. E. Jalali added that the Ministry of Public Health has launched a programme to build general hospitals in 318 districts nationwide to expand healthcare services, address local health needs and ensure access to quality care.