Dr. Nadira Hayat Borhani, Deputy Minister of Public Health signed a contract with French ambassador to Afghanistan And representative of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) on Tuesday.
In accordance the contract, French government provided 5.7 million euros in implementing of improving Maternal and Child health program in Badakhshan province. This program would be implemented by Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) over three years.
Addressing the signing ceremony, Dr. Nadira Hayat Borhani appreciated the financial support of French government, calling the implementation of this program very important in improving maternal and child health in Badakhshan.
Likewise, French ambassador to Afghanistan Mr. Bernard BAJOLET assured the long-term support and cooperation of his country to the government and people of Afghanistan, emphasizing on strengthening the good relation between the two countries.
Meanwhile, in the occasion, Aga Khan Foundation representative Mr. Kevin Moorhead pledged that the AKDN would implement this program honestly in cooperation with the Ministry of Public Health to provide better health services to people of Badakhshan, especially for children and women.
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