SOCIETY — March 25, 2026
Specialists Resign from Ghor Provincial Hospital Over Improper Conduct by Taliban Officials
Residents in Ghor province report that most specialists at the provincial hospital have resigned due to improper conduct by Taliban officials, resulting in 24 vacant female nurse positions and 12 vacant female doctor positions. Complaints continue over poor facilities at the hospital and unaffordable private care.
The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Hasht-e Subh — 2 min read
Residents of Ghor province say most specialists at the provincial hospital have resigned due to improper conduct by Taliban officials toward health workers and have turned to private jobs.
The residents emphasized on Wednesday, 5 Hamal, that the specialists are unwilling to perform their duties at the hospital.
Sources indicate six specialists have resigned, with some moving to Herat province.
Several male doctors and female specialists have taken up private work and refuse to work at the provincial hospital, the sources added.
Currently, 24 female nurse positions and 12 female doctor positions remain vacant with no replacements, leaving only two female doctors at the facility.
Many residents complain of inadequate facilities and care at the provincial hospital, while also lacking the means to pay for private treatment.
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Single source with concrete details (specific numbers, location) but attribution entirely from unnamed 'sources' and 'residents'; no named officials or independent corroboration for the core event of resignations and vacancies.
The source language mixes facts with framing or advocacy wording. Hasht-e Subh: "improper conduct of Taliban officials" – value judgment framing the officials' behavior as wrong; emphasizes resignations and vacancies with resident complaints for emotional advocacy.
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