VP presents Best Minister Award to Afghan Health Minister
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, presented the Best Minister Award to Dr. Ferozuddin Feroz, Minister of Public Health of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, in recognition for his efforts in improving the lives and health of the people of his country.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammad bin Rashid Al Maktoum, awarded the winner, following a short video on Dr. Feroz’s achievements in the public health sector.
While in office, he spearheaded a nation-wide anti-polio vaccination campaign for 9.5 million children, established a health data base and launched a National Health Strategy 2020.
His efforts contributed to reduce the mortality rate in Afghanistan for under five-year-olds by 44 percent, maternal mortality rate by 19 percent and increased life expectancy at birth by seven years.