Ministry of Public Health

Increasing access to health services, maintaining the quality of services and improving health system performance in Afghanistan for achieving sustainable development goals.

Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali

The Minister of Public Health

 

1 year 5 months ago

We are committed to delivering quality health services throughout Afghanistan

Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali
Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali

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Thu, Feb 05 2026 11:30 AM
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Food and Drug Directorate Inspects 82 Facilities Across Kabul

The Inspection and Monitoring Team of the Directorate of Food and Drugs inspected 82 food and drug facilities in Kabul’s Districts 3, 5, 9, 10, and 12.

As a result of these inspections. . .

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A public awareness session on cancer, held under the slogan “Let Us Unite for a Common Goal,” was organized by the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Consultative Meeting on Final Draft of National Health Strategy

For the first time in the country, the Ministry of Public Health of the IEA inaugurated a national hospital for cancer diagnosis and treatment, which has commenced its services

The Ministry of Public Health held a launch meeting for the National Guideline and Implementation Plan for Acute Malnutrition

Deputy Minister of Food and Drugs Meets Importers, Announces Measures on Medicine Imports and Phase-Out of Pakistani Drugs

Minister of Public Health Meets District Health Officials to Review Challenges and Improve Service Delivery

The Environmental Health Directorate of the Ministry of Public Health conducted inspections of several industrial factories in Deh Sabz District of Kabul Province

Deputy Minister of Public Health Visits Herat to Monitor Healthcare Services and Inaugurate Emergency Health Center at Roznak Railway Station

Afghanistan launched a nationwide pharmacy survey and re-registration project in a high-profile ceremony

A competitive examination was held to screen and recruit qualified candidates for specialist and supervisory posts in Intensive Care Units (ICUs)

The Universal Health (UHC) program under the slogan “Healthy Generation, Healthy Future, Healthy Economy.”

Deputy Minister of Public Health Visits Infectious Diseases Hospital to Review Services and Patient Care

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Sat, Feb 03 2024 4:59 PM
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Media Announcement!

Esteemed Members of the Press,

The Ministry of Public Health is pleased to announce its forthcoming commemoration of World Cancer Day, scheduled for Sunday, 11/15/1402 (Gregorian . . .

Sun, Jan 28 2024 10:50 AM
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Media Alert!

Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan

Ministry of Public Health
 
Spokesperson and Public Relations Department

Media Alert!

Dear Esteemed Members of the Media,

The Ministry of Public . . .

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Tue, Sep 02 2025 3:09 PM
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Call for Papers – Ghaznfar Medical Journal, Issue No. 8:

About Ghazanfar Medical Journal:

Established in 2016, the Ghazanfar Medical Journal is a peer-reviewed national publication founded by healthcare professionals under the Directorate of . . .

Thu, Jun 19 2025 1:17 PM
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Call for Papers – Ghaznfar Medical Journal, Issue No. 8

About Ghazanfar Medical Journal

Established in 2016, the Ghazanfar Medical Journal is a peer-reviewed national publication founded by healthcare professionals under the Directorate of . . .

Wed, May 22 2024 9:18 AM
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Notice of Mobile Health Camps for Eye Care by the Ministry of Public Health

The Ministry of Public Health is pleased to announce the launch of a project aimed at establishing and equipping mobile health camps to provide essential eye care services in remote and . . .

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Thu, Oct 16 2025 10:21 AM
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Over the past year, approximately 2733 free surgical operations were performed at Maidan Wardak Provincial Hospital

Among these surgeries, 1119 were major and 1614 were minor, all of which were successfully performed, free of charge, by seasoned and specialized Afghan doctors.

Additionally, this. . .

Thu, Oct 16 2025 10:09 AM
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Over the past year, approximately 3835 free surgical operations were performed at Zabul Provincial Hospital

Among these surgeries, 940 were major and 2895 were minor, all of which were successfully performed, free of charge, by seasoned and specialized Afghan doctors.

Additionally, this. . .

Sat, Oct 11 2025 2:17 PM
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Over the past year, approximately 3187 free surgical operations were performed at Takhar Provincial Hospital

Among these surgeries, 3023 were major and 164 were minor, all of which were successfully performed, free of charge, by seasoned and specialized Afghan doctors.

Additionally, this. . .