Shuhada Hospital, Quetta

Shuhada Organization began by assisting Afghan refugees in Pakistan. In 1988, Shuhada built a clinic in Quetta, which later became a hospital. Afghan refugees received x-rays, ultra-sounds, vaccinations, and surgeries for free.

Donors supporting health sector for year 2007 (January - December)

Taqab Hospital, Maidan Wardak

The Taqab hospital was completed in 1997. On average, 70 patients are treated daily, and approximately 12 surgeries are performed per month. The hospital has 33 personnel, and provides patients with general surgery, pediatric care, obstetric/gynecological care, and vaccinations.

Yakawlang Hospital, Bamyan

Yakawlang’s hospital seriously damaged during the Taliban regime. Shuhada attempted to rebuild this hospital during this period however fighting prevented Shuhada from doing so. Since residents of Yawkalang still needed care – Shuhada created “mobile health teams” that travelled to remote regions of Yawkalang to provide care. After the Taliban were defeated, the hospital was rebuilt. The hospital currently has 34 personal, and serves approximately 90 patients per day.

Shuhada Clinics

Six women’s health clinics were established Jaghori – a district in Ghazni province. Shuhada also began a health clinic in Kabul, during the humanitarian crisis that occurred after the fall of the Najibullah government. All clinics are free of charge.

Shuhada Hospital, Jaghori

This hospital was established in 1994. It is currently the largest and best-equipped hospital in the central Highlands region. It has 52 beds, and provides patients with surgeries, vaccinations, family planning, and pre and post-natal care. On average, 100 patients are treated daily, and 40 operations are performed per month.

Training Nurses in Afghanistan:

Shuhada began nurse-training programs in the central Highlands region of Afghanistan – initially in Jaghori and Bamyan. Due to the success of these programs, they were extended to Behsud in Wardak province, and Yawkawlang.

Nurse Training Program in Pakistan

From 1989-2001, Shuhada instituted nurse-training programs in Quetta, Pakistan. Shuhada trained mostly Afghan female refugees. After the fall of the Taliban, Shuhada’s nurses were recruited to hospitals and clinics in Afghanistan.

Nurse Training in 2009:

In 2009, 180 nurses received refresher courses in the districts of Yakawlang, Behsood, and Jaghori.