Minister's Biography
Biography and Profile of His Excellency Dr. Qalandar Ebad, Minister of Public Health of Afghanistan
His Excellency Dr Qalandar Ebad, born in 1980 to Ali Jan, hails from the province of Paktika, specifically the district of Sar Hawza. He was born in the village of Marzak, known for its strong commitment to faith, rigorous practices, and a family deeply rooted in knowledge and dedication to jihad.
His Excellency Al-Hajj Dr Qalandar Ebad successfully completed his elementary education at the school and Madrasa within his native village. Following this, he matriculated at the Faculty of Medicine at Nangarhar University and successfully obtained his MD degree.
His Excellency Ebad obtained his Master of Science (MS) degree in Urology from the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad. In addition to his proficiency in native languages, His Excellency Dr Qalandar Ebad is conversant in English and Urdu.
He has actively participated in one-day and three-day national and international conferences across various health sectors. Furthermore, in the private health sector, both domestically and internationally, he has served his fellow citizens.
Recently, His Excellency Al-Hajj Dr Qalandar Ebad has obtained the FCPS certification from the CPSP. In his role as the Acting Minister of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, His Excellency Dr Qalandar Ebad is committed to implementing principles of good governance within the Ministry of Public Health.
He endeavours to provide standardized and high-quality healthcare services to all people residing in every corner of Afghanistan, guided by Islamic and legal principles, as well as national values.