December 12, 2021
1 min read

Afghan health sector on brink of collapse

Afghanistan’s Pharmacy Union attributed the sharp price increase to the weak Afghani against the US dollar….reports Asian Lite News

Unprecedented rise in the cost of pharmaceutical drugs has troubled Afghans at a time when the country’s economy is on the brink of collapse and the health sector is struggling with challenges, reported local media.

“The medicine that costs 200 or 300 AFG, has now increased to 600 or 700 AFG. We urge the government to help the people and solve the problems,” Ariana News quoted Kabul resident Hafizullah as saying.

Afghanistan’s Pharmacy Union attributed the sharp price increase to the weak Afghani against the US dollar.

Deputy head of the union, Nimatullah Tawab Stanikzai, said that first of all there is a difference in the exchange rate. The supply of medicines is low while demand is high, Stanikzai added.

The union’s deputy head also stated that the import of the medicines is not coming back to normal.

With regard to the rising cost of medicines, the Ministry of Public Health has established a commission has been established to monitor the price of pharmaceuticals on the market, according to Ariana News.

Dr Javed Hazher, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Health, said that a commission led by the deputy minister of public health will monitor the quality of medicine at the bazaar.

He also said that some countries have assisted Afghanistan and hoped that the aid will continue. (ANI)

ALSO READ: Religious scholar shot dead in Afghanistan

Previous Story

Afghanistan gets 3rd batch of World Bank aid

Next Story

India-Afghan ties very vital: Taliban

Latest from -Top News

No Talks Till Terror Ends: India to Pakistan

The MEA’s strong response came at a time when Pakistan, pushed on the backfoot by India’s decisive Operation Sindoor, has suddenly started talking about its intent on having peace talks with India….reports

BNP ramps up poll demand

Chief Adviser Yunus had earlier promised elections in December 2025, but the timeline has since been pushed back first to February 2026 and then to June 2026, fuelling suspicion and dissatisfaction among

Saudi backs India’s strategic outreach

In a series of engagements, the Indian delegation met Saudi Arabia’s Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir and other senior officials. A high-profile Indian all-party parliamentary delegation, led by BJP MP Baijayant Jay

India clears stealth fighter project

New execution model paves way for private sector involvement in India’s ambitious stealth aircraft programme; Army showcases next-gen drone warfare systems. In a landmark decision bolstering India’s defence self-reliance, Defence Minister Rajnath

ASEAN lauds India’s firm stance on terrorism

The ASEAN Secretary-General reaffirmed the bloc’s resolve to deepen collaboration with India—a comprehensive strategic partner—in security and counter-terrorism efforts. The Indian all-party Parliamentary delegation, led by Janata Dal (United) MP Sanjay Jha,
Go toTop

Don't Miss

UN Flags Disturbing Health Crisis Among Women in Afghan Prisons

UN Women and the UN Office of Drug Control issue

30 Pak nationals affiliated to Al Qaeda killed in airstrikes

As per reports, Al Qaeda in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS)