The Ministry of Public Health said that heart diseases are the cause of 21% of deaths in the country.

During a meeting held to commemorate World Heart Day, the Deputy Minister of Public Health called on international organizations to cooperate in providing standard healthcare services, especially in the field of cardiology.

Abdul Wali Haqqani, Deputy Minister of Public Health, said: "The leadership of the Ministry of Public Health asks all its health partners to continue their cooperation with the Ministry in delivering standard services."

At the same time, the president of the Afghanistan Cardiovascular Association said that efforts should be made to treat heart patients, especially in the creation of international strategies considering the culture of the people of the country and raising public awareness.

Abdul Wahid Siddiqi, President of the Afghanistan Cardiovascular Association, said: "In the development and implementation of standard strategies and guidelines according to international standards, the cultural aspects of Afghan society must be taken into account."