Health Ministry Procures Medical Equipment Worth 130 Million Afghanis for Nimroz Hospital
KABUL (Afghan Verified) -- Afghanistan's Ministry of Public Health announced the procurement of medical equipment valued at nearly 130 million afghanis for the Nimroz provincial hospital.
Minister of Public Health Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali secured the equipment in cooperation with Sheikh Abdullah bin Al Thani. The acquisition aims to bolster healthcare services in the province.
The equipment includes CT scanners, MRI machines and other essential devices. It will be installed soon at the facility.
This procurement follows the recent construction and inauguration of the new Nimroz Provincial Hospital, enhancing medical capabilities for local residents.
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