KABUL: The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, said in a statement on Tuesday that during a ceremony, the foundation stone of a 150-bed hospital worth $5 million has been laid down in the Paktia province.
The ceremony was participated by governor, provincial directors, religious scholars, local officials, and the head of the provincial public health department, Dr. Meraj Gul Adel, the statement said.
Addressing the ceremony, provincial director of public health Dr. Meraj said the four-story hospital will be built in a standard form with the financial cooperation of the United Arab Emirates.
With the completion of the hospital, the health needs of people would be addressed and they would not be forced to travel to other places for treatment, he said.