SOCIETY — April 11, 2026
Ministry of Public Health Holds Second Round of 1404 Exit Exam for 7,000 Medical Graduates in Kabul
Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health held the second round of the 1404 exit exam for around 7,000 medical graduates in curative medicine and stomatology at Kabul University on Friday. Officials including Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali emphasized the sacred duty of medicine, ethical service, and the transparency of the process.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Pajhwok — corroborated by Amu TV — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health conducted the second round of the 1404 exit exam for around 7,000 graduates of curative medicine and stomatology at Kabul University on Friday.
The examination was held in the presence of Public Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Deputy Director of the National Examination and Entrance Authority (NEXA) Sheikh Rahimullah Haqqani, Head of the Medical Council Dr. Faqir Mohammad Ziar, and other officials.
Minister Jalali described the medical profession as a sacred duty. He highlighted the ministry's efforts to create opportunities for young professionals and urged graduates to serve the public while adhering to ethical standards.
Haqqani stated that the exam was conducted with full transparency and that results would be announced professionally.
Dr. Ziar appreciated the ministry's efforts and emphasized the value of the medical profession, stressing the need to strengthen knowledge in the field.
Around 7,000 graduates from across the country participated in the exam, which was organized in cooperation with NEXA.
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Reliability assessment
Corroborated by two independent outlets (Pajhwok, Amu TV) reporting the Ministry of Public Health holding the second round of the 1404 exit exam for approximately 7,000 medical graduates at Kabul University, with named officials including Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali present and speaking.
The source language reads straight.
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- MoPH held second round of 1404 exit exam for ~7,000 medical graduates at Kabul University
- Exam conducted on Friday with named high-level officials present
- Specific statements attributed to Minister Jalali, Haqqani, and Dr. Ziar
- Nationwide participation in cooperation with NEXA
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Amu TV
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