Officials attending the exhibition said 134 pharmaceutical manufacturing factories are currently operating across Afghanistan, producing around 1,170 types of medicines.
Officials urged parents to ensure that all children under five years old receive the vaccine during the campaign period.
According to UNICEF, more than one million girls have been denied access to secondary education since authorities imposed the ban in September 2021.
The achievement highlights growing surgical capacity at the regional facility.
The three-day campaign aims to vaccinate approximately 12.6 million children under the age of five, according to the ministry.
Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate, announced the establishment of over 400 health centers in remote areas.
Noor Jalal Jalali, the Minister of Public Health, said the ministry is making sustained and intensive efforts to address the gap and expand access to healthcare...
The delegation also visited major state and industrial enterprises, including, the State Chemical Service, and agricultural farms under the Ministry of Agriculture.
India has historically been a key partner in Afghanistan’s health and education sectors, providing training, medical support and institutional cooperation.
Indian officials said the support underscores New Delhi’s commitment to helping improve healthcare services and access to life-saving treatment in Afghanistan.
Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Noor Jalal Jalali, has embarked on an official visit to India at the invitation of the Indian government, leading a delegation...
Measles and ARI outbreaks remain particularly concerning amid low vaccination coverage, harsh winter conditions, and limited access to primary healthcare.
New Delhi has reiterated that it remains committed to supporting the Afghan people through sustained humanitarian and medical assistance.
The quake, which hit at 1 a.m. local time, caused extensive damage across Samangan and Balkh provinces, destroying homes, injuring hundreds, and damaging critical health infrastructure.
Sharafat Zaman, spokesperson for the Ministry of Public Health, said at least 534 people have been injured and more than 20 others killed.
The latest medical aid underscores India’s longstanding partnership with Afghanistan and its ongoing support in humanitarian and developmental areas.
Jalali reaffirmed Afghanistan’s commitment to improving healthcare access and outcomes through “joint programs, preventive initiatives, and stronger community-based services.”
During his stay, Jalali will also attend the 8th Global Health Exhibition, where specialists, charitable organizations, and international institutions from around the world are gathering to...
The recommendation has sparked debate among health experts and industry groups, as ethanol remains one of the most widely used disinfectants worldwide.
According to health officials, the deaths occurred across three states — Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Tamil Nadu — with Madhya Pradesh reporting 11 fatalities.