Inspection Conducted in Balkh Province’s Private Healthcare Sector and Food Outlets

The monitoring was carried out over the past year by the Monitoring and Inspection officials of the Provincial Public Health Directorate across various areas of the province, covering 971 pharmacies, 133 laboratories, 248 drug wholesale shops, 21 radiology centers, and 242 food wholesale stores.

As a result of the Inspection, 264 pharmacies, 17 drug wholesale shops, 4 radiology centers, and 21 laboratories were closed due to violations of health regulations.

In addition, 141 tons of expired medicines and food items were collected and disposed of.