Press Conference Held to Announce Afghanistan’s Second National and International Health Exhibition
The Ministry of Public Health held a press conference to announce the upcoming Second National and International Health Exhibition of Afghanistan, scheduled to take place from 20–24 Aqrab this year.
The press conference was attended by Mawlawi Abdul Wali Haqqani, Deputy Minister for Health Services of the MoPH, several central directors of the ministry, and officials and representatives of various authorities.
Mawlawi Abdul Wali Haqqani described the upcoming exhibition as an important opportunity to share experiences and strengthen cooperation. He emphasized that collaboration with national and international partners and professional organizations plays a vital role in expanding and standardizing health services.
Mawlawi Abdul Basir Qanih, Director General of the Regulation of Medicines and Health Products, also called on companies, domestic and international manufacturers, and media representatives to participate in the exhibition to help raise public awareness of the progress made in the pharmaceutical and health products sectors.
He added that Afghanistan currently has 117 pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, four of which have obtained Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) certification, while another 18 are working to meet the required standards.
The press conference also provided information on the objectives, benefits and significance of the upcoming exhibition.
