RASC News Agency: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the World Health Organization (WHO) have recently forged a partnership aimed at bolstering Afghanistan’s health sector. This collaborative venture, valued at over $6 million, seeks to address and mitigate the impact of infectious diseases in the country. The WHO officially announced this collaboration on Monday, January 22nd, via its X social media platform.
The project will primarily concentrate on several hospitals, including the Afghanistan-Japan Hospital, the National Infectious Diseases Hospital in Kabul province, and two other health centers. These facilities will receive significant attention and resources as part of this initiative. The WHO estimates that over 76,000 individuals across Afghanistan will benefit from the implementation of this project.
This alliance between JICA and the WHO underscores the commitment of both organizations to enhancing healthcare services in Afghanistan. By targeting infectious diseases and offering support to key healthcare facilities, this joint project aspires to elevate the overall health sector in the country and contribute to the well-being of its population.
The WHO representative in Afghanistan has emphasized Japan’s substantial role as a key partner in augmenting healthcare services and developing human resources in Afghanistan’s health sector. Through close collaboration with Afghanistani health professionals, Japan has actively contributed to improving health service provision in the country.
Given the available information, it is evident that infectious diseases persist as a continual threat to public health across various provinces of Afghanistan. These diseases not only lead to occasional fatalities but also precipitate economic hardships for the population.
However, since the Taliban’s assumption of power, the health sector has encountered numerous challenges, experiencing shortages of medical facilities and specialized doctors in health centers throughout the country, as reported.
