Afghanistan, Oct. 22 -- The World Health Organization (WHO), with support from the European Union, has trained 551 health workers in Afghanistan to improve treatment for people with substance use disorders and related mental health conditions.
The WHO said on Thursday, October 22, that the training included 192 women and aimed to strengthen the ability of health facilities to identify and manage substance use disorders and associated mental health problems.
The programme was funded by the European Union in December 2022, with practical activities, including health worker training, beginning in 2023. It is being implemented by the WHO in cooperation with its partners to strengthen addiction treatment centres and improve the quality of care...