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French Hospital in Kabul faces crisis as 156 Female Medical Staff leave jobs: French Media
The 4th Wave feminists screeched about The Handmaid’s Tale coming to America at Donald Trump’s hands, but like the descending boot of fascism it landed on the women of Afghanistan instead. [KhaamaPress] A hospital in Kabul has seen a drastic reduction in female medical staff, with only 124 remaining out of 280.A French newspaper, Le Monde, reported that 156 female medical staff members have left the French Hospital in Kabul, which previously employed 280. Currently, only 124 remain. The newspaper described the loss of female staff at medical centers as a "nightmare." According to the French newspaper, the restrictions imposed on female medical personnel by the Taliban  ...mindless ferocity in a turban...have placed half of Afghanistan’s population at risk. It noted that of the 9 patient resuscitation specialists at the hospital, 8 have abandoned their jobs. Only one left to go. Éric Cheysson, the head of the French Hospital in Kabul, stated that the Taliban’s anti-women policies are depleting Afghanistan’s healthcare workforce. He emphasized that healthcare centers are closing one by one due to these restrictions. It's called Hajji progress.. The head of the French Hospital further mentioned that the number of patients visiting the hospital is steadily increasing as international organizations reduce their operations in Afghanistan. He referred to the influx of patients as a "tsunami." What you subsidize, you get more of. Cheysson also acknowledged that the International Red Thingy and Médecins Sans Frontières (Doctors Without Borders) are scaling down their healthcare services in Afghanistan, with many international organizations leaving the country. Le Monde also reported that Taliban morality police are now monitoring the corridors and other sections of the hospital. They regularly oversee the separation of male and female employees and patients. The Taliban’s Ministry of Public Health forced the hospital’s management to remove a painting depicting a mother holding her child from the walls. The French Medical Institute for Mothers and Children (FMIC) was established in Kabul in 2006 through a partnership between the French and former Afghanistan governments. It was created to provide specialized healthcare services for mothers and children in Afghanistan. Since the Taliban took power in Afghanistan, they have imposed strict restrictions on women’s access to education, healthcare, and employment. These policies have not only deprived women of their rights but have also caused a significant decline in the country’s medical workforce, especially in critical fields like healthcare. Who knew ? Since the Taliban’s return to power in August 2021, female medical workers have faced growing challenges, with many leaving their jobs due to restrictions and harassment. The closure of women’s medical training centers has further exacerbated the situation, with experts warning that Afghanistan could face a severe shortage of female healthcare professionals in the coming years. In addition to restricting education for women and girls beyond the 6th grade, the Taliban’s policies have effectively shut down vital avenues for female medical professionals, leaving the healthcare system struggling. International organizations have condemned these actions, stressing that such moves will undermine the healthcare infrastructure in Afghanistan, further affecting the well-being of its citizens, especially women and kiddies. Posted by: trailing wife 2025-02-01 |
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