INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
In a series of high-level meetings Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, Minister of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA), has
engaged with key international partners in a bid to bolster Afghanistan : s healthcare infrastructure.
Among those who Jalali met with were
Stephen Rodriques, United Nations Development Programme : s (UNDP) representative to Afghanistan, and Koffi Kwabena Asante, the United
Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) representative to Afghanistan.
Discussions between them highlighted the importance of collaborative efforts
to address the country : s most pressing health challenges and ensure long-term, sustainable improvements.
The first meeting with Rodriques
focused on the deployment of solar energy solutions to power healthcare centers across Afghanistan, particularly in remote and underserved
areas.
Both parties explored the criteria for selecting appropriate sites for these solar-powered initiatives, underscoring the critical
role of renewable energy in enhancing healthcare access.
The dialogue also covered integrated approaches to combat endemic diseases such as
malaria, tuberculosis, and HIV/AIDS.
Jalali emphasized the importance of effective disease control, which, he noted, requires precise
coordination and operational transparency to ensure impactful service delivery.
In response, Rodriques reaffirmed UNDP : s commitment to
maintaining transparency and accountability in its interventions, pledging continued support for strengthening Afghanistan : s healthcare
system.
The second round of discussions with UNFPA representatives Koffi Kwabena Asante and Andrew Saberton revolved around revitalizing the
Afghan health sector, securing sustained financial support, and optimizing aid management.
Jalali stressed the need for a strategic overhaul
of resource allocation to optimize international assistance and align efforts with national health priorities.
The discussions also delved
into transitioning mobile health teams into permanent centers to expand healthcare access, as well as enhancing service delivery in line
with the ministry : s health policy.
Jalali reiterated the importance of transparency in resource management to ensure the efficacy and
sustainability of healthcare services.
Saberton commended the Afghan government : s commitment to these principles and assured that UNFPA
would continue to provide vital resources to improve health outcomes in Afghanistan.
Both meetings highlighted the shared vision of
fostering greater transparency, accountability, and long-term sustainability in Afghanistan : s healthcare system.
Through strategic
collaborations with UNDP and UNFPA, Jalali aims to drive impactful reforms that will improve healthcare access and outcomes across the
country.
The commitment of both organizations to supporting Afghanistan : s healthcare sector underscores the importance of international
partnerships in tackling complex health challenges and ensuring the well-being of the Afghan people.
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