POLITICS — June 21, 2026

Islamic Emirate Public Health Minister Meets UNICEF Afghanistan Head

Discussions focused on joint monitoring of health services and improving the work of UNICEF-funded implementing organizations. The minister urged swift resolution of problems and shortcomings, while the UNICEF head pledged enhanced coordination and cooperation.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Islamic Emirate Public Health Minister Meets UNICEF Afghanistan Head
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The Minister of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, met with Dr. Tajuddin Aweila, head of UNICEF Afghanistan. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss joint monitoring of health services as well as improvements in the work of organizations funded by UNICEF.

The two officials reviewed plans for joint monitoring to evaluate health services across the country. They also looked at ways to enhance the activities of implementing organizations that receive support from the United Nations children's fund. Resolving problems and shortcomings in these organizations was another topic of conversation.

Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali stressed the need for swift solutions to the problems and shortcomings identified in the implementing organizations' activities. He pointed out that greater attention and cooperation from UNICEF would be necessary to address these issues effectively.

The head of UNICEF Afghanistan, Dr. Tajuddin Aweila, assured that the organization would focus on better coordination and cooperation. This approach is intended to facilitate improved implementation of health affairs and projects.

Such meetings are part of efforts to strengthen the health sector through collaboration between the Islamic Emirate authorities and international organizations. The participants agreed on the importance of these discussions for future work.

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