A Nine-Member German Medical Team Begins a Two-Week Medical and Surgical Mission at Bamiyan Provincial Hospital

A nine-member medical team from Germany has arrived in Kabul in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health and in partnership with Aga Khan Health Services (AKHS). Over the two-week mission, the team will provide free diagnostic and specialised surgical services to patients in need at Bamiyan Provincial Hospital, including plastic surgery, burn treatment, correction of congenital deformities, treatment of war-related injuries and other complex conditions.

The team is expected to assess around 200 patients, with 100 to 150 selected for surgery. It will also provide theoretical and hands-on training for Afghan doctors, surgeons and medical students.

The mission is funded by volunteer doctors and partner organisations, with essential medicines and medical equipment brought into the country. It aims to expand access to free specialised surgical care, build the professional capacity of Afghan healthcare workers and strengthen specialised healthcare services nationwide.