Lack of Female Health Workers and Medical Facilities Limit Women’s Access to Healthcare
Kabul24: Women’s Health Services Compromised by Lack of Female Doctors in Ghazni Clinics
According to several residents of Ghazni, including visitors to the “Shams al-Arifin” clinic near the Eidgah Mosque, women in the province are facing serious challenges when it comes to accessing medical services.
The visitors claim that due to the lack of female doctors in the clinic, women cannot access the medical care they need. With most of the health workers being men, women also feel uncomfortable seeking medical attention in hospitals.
Poor Infrastructure and Availability of Medication Add to Women’s Healthcare Woes in Ghazni
Another resident of the Eidgah Mosque area has expressed concern about the lack of medical facilities, in addition to the inadequate presence of female doctors in Ghazni clinics.
The facilities of the clinic are subpar, making it difficult for patients to receive adequate medical care and medication to treat their conditions. The lack of medication forces patients to buy medicine from local markets.
Activists Demand Action on Women’s Healthcare Needs in Ghazni
Civil activists in Ghazni have taken the issue further, demanding action from the officials of the Ministry of Public Health regarding the lack of female health workers and doctors in various medical centers in the province.
The activists claim that the lack of female health workers is forcing women to rely on traditional medicine, which can be risky, especially during childbirth.
Officials Respond to Criticism and Deny Accusations
Officials at the Public Health Department of Ghazni have rejected the accusations, stating that the Shams-al-Arafin Clinic is not under their jurisdiction. The clinic is managed by the Afghan Red Crescent Society in Ghazni, which ensures that both male and female workers are available to provide vital healthcare services.
The Director of Publications and Public Relations of the Red Crescent Society of Ghazni has further elaborated that the Shams-ul-Arafin Clinic provides treatment for various diseases, polio and corona vaccine administration, and treatment for malnourished children every day.
The clinic operates as a CHC clinic, offering services to all patients regardless of gender or age. Amid the healthcare challenges in Ghazni, the lack of female doctors remains a significant concern for women’s health
