Afghanistan, Jan. 29 -- A newly opened national cancer hospital in Kabul is expected to expand diagnosis and treatment services for patients across Afghanistan.
A cancer diagnosis and treatment center, described as the "National Hospital," was officially opened on Thursday in Afghanistan's capital, Kabul.
World Health Organization figures released by the health ministry show nearly 20,000 people in Afghanistan are diagnosed with cancer each year, with about 15,000 deaths, underscoring the importance of early detection and improved care.
Taliban Public Health Minister Noor Jalal Jalali said at the opening ceremony that the hospital was established on the proposal of the ministry and approved by national leadership.
He said the facility w...