German Medical Team to Perform Free Surgeries on Up to 150 Patients in Bamyan

DID Press: A nine-member medical team from Germany is set to begin a two-week medical and surgical mission at Bamyan Provincial Hospital, in coordination with the Taliban-controlled Ministry of Public Health and with the support of the Aga Khan Health Services.

According to the Ministry of Public Health, the team will assess around 200 patients suffering from burns, congenital deformities, war-related injuries and other conditions requiring plastic surgery. Between 100 and 150 patients are expected to undergo free surgical procedures.

The costs of the mission will be covered by volunteer doctors and partner organisations. The necessary medicines and medical equipment have also been transported to Bamyan.