Healthsites in Afghanistan
Islamic Republic of Afghanistan د افغانستان اسلامي جمهوریت
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Motto: لا إله إلا الله، محمد رسول الله | |
Anthem: ملی سرود | |
Capital and largest city | Kabul |
Official languages | Pashto, Dari |
Government | Islamic Republic |
• President | Ashraf Ghani |
• Chief Executive Officer | Abdullah Abdullah |
Legislature | National Assembly |
Area | |
• Total | 652,864 km2 (252,072 sq mi) |
Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 38,928,346 |
GDP (PPP) | estimate |
• Total | $72.9 billion |
• Per capita | $2,000 |
HDI | 0.498 low · 169th |
Currency | Afghan afghani (AFN) |
Time zone | UTC+4:30 |
Driving side | right |
Calling code | +93 |
ISO 3166 code | [[ISO 3166-2:AF
|AF ]] |
Internet TLD | .af |
Healthcare in Afghanistan is a major concern for the government and citizens of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The country has faced numerous challenges in providing adequate healthcare services to its population, including ongoing conflict, poverty, and a lack of infrastructure.
History[edit | edit source]
Afghanistan has a long history of healthcare, with traditional medicine practices dating back centuries. However, the modern healthcare system in the country was established in the early 20th century, with the opening of the first hospital in Kabul in 1910. During the Soviet-Afghan War in the 1980s, many healthcare facilities were destroyed, leading to a decline in the quality of healthcare services.
Current State[edit | edit source]
According to the World Health Organization, Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates in the world. The country also has a high prevalence of communicable diseases, such as tuberculosis, malaria, and HIV/AIDS. The ongoing conflict in the country has further exacerbated the healthcare situation, with many healthcare facilities being targeted and destroyed.
Government Initiatives[edit | edit source]
The government of Afghanistan has made efforts to improve the healthcare system in the country. In 2003, the Basic Package of Health Services (BPHS) was introduced, providing essential healthcare services to the population. In 2005, the Essential Package of Hospital Services (EPHS) was also launched, aiming to improve the quality of hospital care.
In recent years, the government has also focused on increasing the number of healthcare facilities and trained healthcare professionals in the country. The number of hospitals and clinics has increased, and the government has also implemented a community-based healthcare program to reach remote and underserved areas.
Challenges[edit | edit source]
Despite these efforts, Afghanistan still faces numerous challenges in providing adequate healthcare to its population. The ongoing conflict in the country has resulted in the displacement of millions of people, making it difficult for them to access healthcare services. Poverty and a lack of infrastructure also hinder the delivery of healthcare services.
Future Outlook[edit | edit source]
The government of Afghanistan, with the support of international organizations, is working towards improving the healthcare system in the country. However, it will require sustained efforts and investments to overcome the challenges and provide quality healthcare to all citizens.
List of healthsites[edit | edit source]
country | state | amenity | coordinates | specialties | operator | phone | addr street | housenumber | post code | city | local name | services |
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Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Clinics | 36.55566318, 70.91999333 | Yamgan | Yamgan | Clinic | Clinic | |||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Clinics | 36.83092388, 70.54303567 | Darayim | Darayim | Clinic | ||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Clinics | 36.94876849, 72.31384448 | Wakhan | Wakhan | |||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Clinics | 37.0075973, 73.37844375 | Wakhan | Wakhan | |||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Clinics | 37.10597729, 70.51611903 | Argo | Argo | Clinic | ||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Clinics | 37.10644902, 70.51608249 | Argo | Argo | Clinic | ||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Doctors | 36.84378826, 70.8538115 | Jurm | Jurm | Doctor | ||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Doctors | 36.91933644, 72.2314057 | Wakhan | Wakhan | |||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Doctors | 37.30920475, 70.92822863 | Arghanj Khwa | Arghanj Khwa | Doctor's Surgery | ||||||
Afghanistan | Badakhshan | Doctors | 37.33855348, 71.46558247 | Shighnan | Shighnan |
See also[edit | edit source]
Healthsites in Afghanistan
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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD