GHAZNI CITY (SW) – The closure of 26 healthcare centers that provided medical services in the districts of Ghazni has left residents expressing concerns as they are forced to travel to central Ghazni for treatment, posing significant challenges.
Ahmad Ali, a resident of Qarabagh district of Ghazni, said “Clinics were very beneficial for the people; it has been two months since these clinics stopped operating, and people are facing many difficulties. If a patient is found in a village, they are forced to pay 500 Afghanis for transportation to the city.”
Shukriya, a resident of Jaghatu district, also highlighted the issues caused by the closure of medical centers in their areas. “Previously, it was good to have a clinic near our village; we are forced to transfer our patients to the city. Clinics here are inactive,” she said.
Chenargul and Mohammadyusuf, residents of Ghazni who have brought their patients to the provincial hospital, called on the de-facto government of the Islamic Emirate to reopen the medical centers.
Chenargul said, “All people are facing many difficulties. we carry our patients to other hospitals nearly eight kilometers away by bicycle. We do not have a nearby clinic; people are facing many difficulties. We hope these clinics will reopen for the convenience and proximity to the people.”
Mohammad yosuf added, “When there was a clinic here, institutions were very active; now we are in trouble. The government should facilitate the reopening of these clinics in the vicinity.”
Confirming the closure of medical centers in Ghazni districts, Rasul Khan Nazari, head of Public Health Directorate assured that with the resolution of economic problems, these centers will reopen.
It is worth noting that 13 medical centers in some districts of Ghazni have been closed due to a lack of budget from the “Aim” institution in recent months, while another 13 medical centers supported by the World Health Organization (WHO) have also closed, exacerbating the challenges faced by the province’s residents.
