In Paktia, 38 health facilities were closed for lacking licenses and violating health regulations, and about 2 tons of expired food were collected

Officials from the Paktia Provincial Public Health Directorate monitored the private health sector and wholesale and retail food stores in Gardez, Zurmat, and Rohani Baba districts. As a result, 4 outpatient clinics, 18 health centers, 9 dental clinics, 6 laboratories, and 1 X-ray room were closed for lacking legal licenses and violating health regulations.

During the monitoring, 15 expired medicines and 82 food items (about 2 tons) were collected and sent to the central warehouse for disposal.