SOCIETY — June 23, 2026
Private hospital for drug addicts opens in Khost
The facility named Nejat al-Shifa is the first private hospital for addiction treatment in the province and has been welcomed by tribal leader Ahmad Shah Khan and doctors' union head Abdul Hakim Zadrani, who called for support for economically disadvantaged patients.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News — 2 min read
A five-bed private hospital named Nejat al-Shifa has started operations in the center of Khost province. The facility provides treatment for narcotic addicts using modern medical facilities and professional health personnel. It is the first private-sector hospital dedicated to addiction treatment in the province.
An 80-bed government hospital for addiction treatment already operates in Khost province. Demand for services has increased due to population growth and patients arriving from neighboring provinces.
Engineer Zainullah Bakhtar heads the Nejat al-Shifa hospital. Tribal leader Ahmad Shah Khan stated that the hospital's opening is important and called for cooperation in treating poor patients.
Abdul Hakim Zadrani, head of the Khost Doctors' Union, said the hospital's operation is important. He urged adherence to medical principles with priority given to patients facing economic and social problems.
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