Afghanistan’s Public Health Minister Meets UNICEF Representative to Strengthen Health Cooperation
In his official office, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Minister of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, met with the Representative of UNICEF for Afghanistan, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, and his accompanying delegation.
The meeting focused on improving healthcare services, expanding access to health facilities in remote areas, supporting vaccination programmes, establishing joint monitoring mechanisms for service evaluation, and strengthening cooperation in the health sector.
H.E Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, said that strengthening the healthcare system is one of the key priorities of the IEA, adding that efforts are underway to ensure the equitable and effective delivery of health services across all regions of the country
H.E Jalali also highlighted the important role of international partner organizations in strengthening and expanding the healthcare system, and called for continued cooperation.
On the other hand, Dr. Tajudeen Oyewale, and his accompanying delegation provided an overview of their ongoing activities. He reaffirmed UNICEF’s continued commitment to supporting Afghanistan’s health sector, noting that the organization would continue its assistance and technical support in maternal and child health, immunization, nutrition, and emergency health services.
