KABUL (SW) – In a significant step towards inclusivity, the de-facto government in collaboration with the National Examinations Authority, recently has conducted the national examination for the specialization course of medical students in Kabul city. Notably, the examination witnessed the participation of women.
During a press conference on Monday, January 22, officials from the Ministry of Public Health disclosed that a total of 6,220 students took part in this crucial examination, with a notable representation of 1,200 women among them.
Mohammad-Omar Haidar, the head of the Department of Supplying Expertise at the Ministry of Public Health, highlighted that 465 successful candidates will be selected to pursue the specialization course across various hospitals in the country.
He adds: “They will be recruited with their ability and merit and without anyone’s interference. We have specialized programs in 26 hospitals. The examination process is completely transparent.”
Meanwhile, Abdulbaqi Haqani, the Head of the National Examination Authority, emphasized that after enduring decades of conflict in Afghanistan, the country is now presented with an opportunity for self-sufficiency in various sectors.
He adds: “We are happy that an opportunity has been provided in Afghanistan for our young generation to take a positive step in the scientific field. Now the elders of the Islamic Emirate are thinking about this and are trying to make the country self-sufficient in every sector.”
Participants of the specialization course exam express optimism about the potential positive impact of the examination on the field of Health systems in the country.
On the other hand, Mustafa Sharifi, one of the participants of this exam, says: “This exam is held after one or one and a half years. We are very happy that this exam has been conducted again in a very transparent manner. The Ministry of Public Health should increase the capacity of hospitals.”
Mohammad Noor, another participant in the national specialization course exam, also says: “Without this, there is no other way for us to pass the specialization course in Afghan hospitals. If this expertise is not there, it will be difficult to treat patients in the country.”
The specialization course exam has been held in Afghanistan for 40 years and under the rule of the Islamic Emirate, this is the second time that the specialization course exam is held.
