RASC News Agency: The Public Health Department of the Taliban group in Kandahar province has taken action to address the critical issue of low-quality and expired drugs. Officials reported that a staggering 52 tons of such drugs were incinerated on November 15th. These medicines had been gathered from various locations in Kandahar city over a span of six months. The Taliban group’s public health department has made it clear that the importation of subpar and outdated medicines will not be tolerated. They have pledged to closely monitor the entire process to ensure the safety and well-being of the people.
Nevertheless, the residents of Kandahar have expressed their concerns regarding the quality and pricing of drugs available in the market. They are urging the officials of the Taliban group’s public health department to enhance their oversight, ensuring that only high-quality drugs are imported at reasonable prices. It is important to note that a significant portion of drugs in Afghanistan are sourced from neighboring countries such as Pakistan and Iran, which has left the people unsatisfied with the quality of these medications. Even prior to the Taliban’s control of the country, the health sector in Afghanistan was grappling with numerous challenges. However, since their takeover, these obstacles have escalated, leading to a denial of essential healthcare services for many Afghanistani citizens.
Reports indicate that work restrictions imposed on women and the Taliban’s insistence on reducing female personnel in hospitals have further compounded the situation. Consequently, a substantial number of Afghanistani citizens are compelled to seek medical treatment in neighboring countries, particularly Iran and Pakistan. This exodus is driven by the difficulties faced within their own country’s health sector.
