Ibn Sina Research and Development Organization’s Technical Team Meets with Senior Officials of the Ministry of Public Health
The technical team of the Ibn Sina Research and Development Organization (ISRDO) held a detailed meeting with senior officials of the Ministry of Public Health to discuss the implementation of the electronic health card system, a key initiative aimed at improving healthcare service delivery in the country.
Purpose of the Meeting
This meeting, held on February 9, 2025 (21st of Sualagh 1403), was a follow-up session to previous discussions focused on finalizing the technical, administrative, and operational framework for the national electronic health card project. The primary goal was to ensure smooth execution, resolve technical challenges, and align the project with national healthcare policies.
Participants
From the Ibn Sina Research and Development Organization:
•Asadullah Oryakhil
•Dilawar Darman
•Ajmal Momand
•Saifur Rahman Eshaqzai
From the Ministry of Public Health:
•Dr. Enayatullah Enayat, Head of the Monitoring and Evaluation Committee
•Dr. Ihsanullah, Advisor to the General Directorate
•Dr. Rasul Gul Samar, along with other senior ministry officials
Key Discussions and Presentations
The meeting commenced with a recitation of verses from the Holy Quran by Dr. Enayatullah Enayat, who then warmly welcomed the Ibn Sina team and recognized their contributions to healthcare development.
Following this, Dr. Dilawar Darman delivered a comprehensive presentation on the electronic health card system, prepared by Ibn Sina’s team of specialized healthcare and technology experts. He elaborated on:
•The core technical and administrative components of the project
•The strategic benefits of implementing a digital health system in Afghanistan
•The anticipated challenges in adoption and execution, along with possible solutions
Concerns and Clarifications Sought by the Ministry of Public Health
After reviewing the presentation, the ministry officials raised key inquiries and requested additional details on the following points:
1.Expertise and credibility of the national and international specialists engaged by Ibn Sina in designing the system
2.Comparative analysis of the electronic health card system versus the existing health record systems currently in use by the ministry
3.Technical profiles of the Ibn Sina team members to verify their qualifications and ensure they can effectively address implementation challenges
Agreed Next Steps
Both parties reached a mutual understanding that further clarifications and technical refinements would be made in the coming phases. The ministry and the Ibn Sina team agreed to take specific steps to resolve outstanding technical and administrative concerns, ensuring the effective rollout of the electronic health card system.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to advancing Afghanistan’s healthcare sector through digital innovation, reinforcing the importance of collaboration between technical experts and government policymakers to drive sustainable healthcare solutions.
Ibn Sina Research and Development Organization
Kabul
