Expanding Regional Healthcare Access: UAE-Funded 150-Bed Hospital in Paktia

PAKTIA HOSPITAL (Afghanistan)  

Expanding Regional Healthcare Access: UAE-Funded 150-Bed Hospital in Paktia

The United Arab Emirates has funded the construction of a modern 150-bed hospital in Paktia province, Afghanistan, with a total investment of $5 million. The facility is designed to meet international healthcare standards and will significantly improve access to diagnostic and treatment services for local communities.

Highlights

- Four-story hospital with advanced medical infrastructure  

- Reduces need for patient travel to distant provinces  

- UAE-backed initiative to strengthen public health systems  

- Broad stakeholder engagement: local government, NGOs, tribal leaders  

Source: Ministry of Public Health Afghanistan