The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan signed an agreement with Qatar Charity to build a 400-bed hospital in Kandahar province for mothers, children, and internal patients.
The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Deputy Minister for Health Promotion and Policy, Dr. Mohammad Hassan Ghiasy; senior officials of the ministry; Qatar’s Chargé d’Affaires to Afghanistan Dr. Murdif Al-Qashouti; the head of Qatar Charity Dr. Munim Shah; and media representatives.
During the event, the Minister of Public Health said: “An agreement has been signed for the construction of a 400-bed specialized hospital, funded by Qatar’s development budget.
This hospital will provide advanced maternal, child, and internal medicine services for Kandahar and the southern provinces.”
He thanked the Government of Qatar and Qatar Charity for their support and added: “I believe this hospital will give thousands of mothers and children access to quality health services.”
Qatar’s Chargé d’Affaires Dr. Al-Qashouti said: “It is a matter of happiness that this hospital will help reduce maternal and child mortality.” He stressed the importance of cooperation between the two countries in improving maternal and child health, adding that the hospital will serve not only Kandahar but also the wider southern region.
Meanwhile, Dr. Munim Shah, Qatar Charity’s head in Afghanistan, stated: “Today we gather to sign this agreement for building a hospital in Afghanistan. This project is not just about constructing a building, but about a true commitment to the health and well-being of mothers and children.”
It is worth mentioning that the hospital will be completed in two and a half years and, in addition to maternal, child, and internal medicine, will also provide services in gynecology, obstetrics, laboratory, surgery, pediatrics, and other essential departments.