Two Training Programmes Held to Build Healthcare Workers’ Capacity in Logar and Maidan Wardak

The Ministry of Public Health’s Non-Communicable Diseases Prevention and Control Department conducted two training programmes in Logar and Maidan Wardak provinces: a four-day programme for doctors and a three-day programme for midwives. A total of 25 doctors and 25 midwives from clinics and hospitals participated. The training covered NCD prevention and control, early diagnosis, treatment, patient referral, case management and health counselling.

Dr Mohammad Sami Karimi, Head of the Department, highlighted the vital role of doctors and community health workers in NCD prevention and control. He urged participants to share their knowledge and experience with colleagues to help strengthen the capacity of more healthcare workers.