Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Minister of Public Health of the IEA, met with a human rights delegation from the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) at his office

H.E. Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali held extensive discussions with Ms. Fiona Fraser, Chief of Human Rights Service at UNAMA, and her accompanying delegation on the current state of healthcare services in Afghanistan, strengthening equity in healthcare provision, expanding public access to health services, and enhancing effective cooperation with international humanitarian organizations in the health sector.

The Minister emphasized the importance of continuing and expanding international cooperation with Afghanistan’s health sector. He stated that, given the country’s healthcare needs, increased and sustained international assistance is essential to ensuring the provision of quality and equitable healthcare services.

He further stressed that humanitarian and health assistance should not be linked to political issues and should be provided in a timely manner, taking into account the needs of the Afghan people, humanitarian principles, and healthcare priorities.