A "Health" train carrying medical personnel from Uzbekistan has arrived in Afghanistan, reports Sputnik-Uzbekistan.
“The ‘Salomatlik’ (‘Health’) train, staffed with medical personnel and doctors from Uzbekistan, arrived on Wednesday in Balkh Province, Afghanistan, where specialists will conduct check-ups and provide assistance to the local population,” the statement said.
Uzbek medical professionals will be working in Afghanistan's Balkh Province until December 30.
The train, organized under the directive of Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, also delivered humanitarian aid, including essential food and medical supplies, to the neighboring country.
“An agreement to provide free medical examinations for the Afghan people by Uzbek doctors was reached during a recent meeting between the governments of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan,” the report added.
In recent years, Afghanistan has faced significant challenges in the healthcare sector. According to the Afghan news portal Tolo News, resource shortages, weak healthcare infrastructure, and dependence on international aid have left millions of Afghans without access to adequate medical care.
Given that Afghanistan has one of the highest maternal and child mortality rates globally, the country urgently requires the attention of the international community to ensure sustainable medical services, the supply of modern medical equipment, and the enhancement of healthcare workers’ qualifications, the publication notes.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
December 26, 2024