150 Herbalists from Kabul and the Provinces Complete Professional Training

A professional training program aimed at strengthening the capacity of 150 herbalists from Kabul and the provinces concluded following the completion of the planned training sessions. The program was organized by the Ministry of Public Health’s Directorate for the Regulation of Traditional Medicine, with financial support from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Speaking at the closing ceremony, Mawlawi Hamdullah Zahid, Deputy Minister of Food and Drugs of the MoPH, emphasized the importance of revitalizing, strengthening, and standardizing traditional medicine in the country. He urged participants to adhere to relevant standards, professional principles, and applicable regulations and to contribute to the development of traditional medicine and the improvement of service quality.

The program aimed to strengthen herbalists’ professional capacity, enhance their knowledge of relevant laws and standards, promote the standardization of traditional medicine services, and strengthen coordination between herbalists and the relevant regulatory authorities.