Ministry of Public Health Conducts Inspections in Kabul to Reduce Air Pollution and Prevent Respiratory Diseases

Officials from the Air Pollution Control and Reduction Department of the Ministry of Public Health’s Environmental Health Directorate conducted inspections of various centers and facilities across Kabul to help prevent respiratory diseases and improve air quality.

The relevant checklists were completed, and the owners and managers of the properties and facilities were instructed to obtain health cards. They also pledged to cease operations unless equipped with smoke filtration systems.

In addition, health messages, informational leaflets and guidelines on reducing air pollution were explained to and distributed among the owners and managers to ensure that their activities comply with the Ministry of Public Health’s standards.