SOCIETY — May 13, 2026

Three Health Centers Opened in Helmand Province

Three health centers costing 25 million Afghanis have been opened in the Bagni and Baghran districts of Helmand province to improve medical access in remote areas.

The Ehtebar Desk — originates with Bakhtar News2 min read

Three Health Centers Opened in Helmand Province
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Three new health centers have been inaugurated in the Bagni and Baghran districts of Helmand province. The total cost for the construction of these facilities was 25 million Afghanis.

Dr. Naqibullah Fateh, the Director of Public Health of Helmand, stated that the opening of these centers will expand primary and basic health services to residents living in remote areas of the province. Local health officials and residents indicated that the new facilities will improve the accessibility of essential medical services for the population in these districts.

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