Public Health Minister and Balkh Governor Discuss Healthcare Expansion and Medicine Quality Control

Public Health Minister Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali met with Balkh Governor Mohammad Yousuf Wafa in Balkh province to discuss the expansion of medical services and infrastructure improvements across the region. The meeting focused on several key initiatives aimed at strengthening the provincial healthcare system.

Officials discussed the establishment of a quality-control laboratory at Hairatan port to test imported pharmaceuticals. The facility is intended to verify the safety and efficacy of medicines entering the country, addressing ongoing concerns regarding drug standards. During the discussions, the minister reaffirmed the Ministry of Public Health’s commitment to improving and equitably distributing medical services across all provinces.

The agenda also covered plans for constructing district-level hospitals to improve access to care in underserved communities. Both officials addressed specific strategies for delivering healthcare to returning citizens and refugees. The ministry emphasized that these infrastructure projects align with broader national health objectives aimed at reducing regional disparities.

Previous regulatory measures implemented by the Islamic Emirate have included restrictions on certain foreign medicines due to quality concerns. The proposed laboratory at Hairatan port is expected to support these standards by providing consistent testing capabilities for imported pharmaceuticals.

The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming their cooperation to implement the discussed health initiatives and ensure consistent service delivery throughout Balkh province.