Public Health Minister Inaugurates Two Health Projects Worth AFN 137 Million in Paktia

During his visit to Paktia Province, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Minister of Public Health of the IEA, and his accompanying delegation laid the foundation stones for two health projects: a CT scan unit at the provincial hospital, worth AFN 60 million, and a general hospital in Said Karam District, worth AFN 77 million.

The ceremony was attended by several central directors, tribal elders, officials from various provincial authorities, and healthcare workers.

Additionally, the building designated for the CT scan unit was inaugurated. Following budget approval, the unit will be equipped with the necessary equipment and become operational in the near future.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Minister of Public Health said, “We are committed to serving our people, and no amount of hardship can deter us from fulfilling this commitment.” Referring to progress in the health sector, he added that efforts were underway to establish self-sufficient healthcare services throughout the country.

The Minister described the launch of these projects as an important step toward self-sufficiency in healthcare services, adding that further progress in the health sector would be witnessed in the near future.