SOCIETY — February 17, 2026
Islamic Emirate Deputy Spokesman: Committed to Further Strengthening Health Sector
Islamic Emirate deputy spokesman Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat announced the graduation of 500 specialist doctors and reaffirmed the government's commitment to bolstering the health sector through fundamental reforms.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with RTA — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, stated that the Islamic Emirate is committed to further strengthening the health sector, highlighting the recent graduation of 500 specialist doctors from various departments.
Fitrat said the Islamic Emirate has introduced fundamental changes in the health sector, similar to other sectors. He noted that the Directorate of Specialization Completion was established during the previous period of the Islamic Emirate. Following the re-establishment of the Islamic system, and given the importance and need for specialized expertise, the directorate was upgraded to a General Directorate in the solar year 1402.
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Direct, on-record attribution to named official (deputy spokesman Mullah Hamdullah Fitrat) with concrete, checkable details including the number of graduates (500) and specific institutional history (Directorate upgrade in solar year 1402). Not high-stakes or volatile.
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