Afghan Biographies

Name:

Salaam, Marzia Yaftali Mrs. Dr.

Ethnic:
Tajik
Date of birth:
Function/Grade:
Kunduz Civil Hospital Head
History and Biodata:

1. Former Heads of Kunduz Civil Hospital:
Dr. Homayoon Mohammad Khamosh Homayon (2005)
Abdul Shokor Rahimi (20111130)
Mrs. Dr. Marzia Yaftali Salaam (20161021)

Background:
The 200-bed public hospital is the main provider of medical care in Kunduz after a more advanced trauma center run by Medecins Sans Frontieres was destroyed by an American air strike last year.About two-thirds of the medical staff members at the hospital in Kunduz have fled the city, Dr. Yaftali said. Only about two dozen doctors and nurses continue to work. (20161021)

Last modified:
21 October 2016
Established:
21 October 2016