SOCIETY — April 5, 2026
Rabia Balkhi Hospital Performs 16,540 Successful Surgeries in Solar Year 1404
The Ministry of Public Health reported that Rabia Balkhi Hospital in central Kabul performed 16,540 successful surgeries, including 5,900 major and 10,640 minor, during solar year 1404. The hospital also served 42,932 inpatients and 129,715 outpatients.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Omid Radio — 2 min read
KABUL (Afghan Verified) — The Ministry of Public Health reported that Rabia Balkhi Hospital in central Kabul performed 16,540 successful surgical operations during solar year 1404.
Of these surgeries, 5,900 were major operations and 10,640 were minor ones. The procedures were carried out by experienced doctors observing health standards.
The ministry stated that the volume of operations demonstrates the hospital's technical and specialized capacity.
In the same solar year, Rabia Balkhi Hospital provided inpatient services to 42,932 patients and outpatient services to 129,715 visitors.
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