There are many adages that urge change from within. Probably, the most memorable one is by Gandhi, "you must be the change you wish to see in the world." Although very attractive, I find problematic for a number of reasons. First, it promotes individualism. These adages carry a notion that puts individuals at the center of the... Continue Reading →
The new Afghan minister of public health, Ferozuddin Feroz, has started his job recently. With so many important health issues to deal with, I have come up three most significant tasks and challenges that the Ministry of Public Health has to deal with in the next five years. 1 – SEHAT (System Enhancement for Health... Continue Reading →
In the fiscal year 2011/12, the total national health expenditure of Afghanistan reached USD1.5billion dollars, accounting for 8% of the country’s gross domestic product. Below is a summary of the national health expenditure in three tables. Who pays the USD1.5 billion? Who pays How much Households 73.3% (1100 million dollars) International community 20.8% (312 million... Continue Reading →
In this article, I try to explore health inequities in a war zone. There is no doubt that the damaging effects of war can range from poverty to low education, to poor housing, to physically destroyed neighbourhood, and to weakened social network. Using some news reports and a Youtube video, I explain the impact of... Continue Reading →
