The Medical Council exam, known as the “Exit” exam, will this year only be conducted for male graduates of medical and dental programs, with no participation from girls.
The National Examination Authority, which is managed by the interim government, has announced the schedule for this exam and has only mentioned the participation of male candidates in its announcement.
In a press release, the authority stated that the biometric registration of candidates will begin on Monday of next week (December 24) and the exam will take place on December 31.
It is worth noting that last year, the Medical Council exam was also held only for boys, with girls not in attendance.
The Medical Council had stated that in the second phase, the exam would be conducted for female graduates, but this promise was not fulfilled.
It should be noted that without passing the Medical Council exam, graduates of medical programs cannot obtain a work license.
Since coming to power, the interim government has banned education and schooling for girls. In its latest restriction, the current government has prohibited girls from studying medical fields in institutes.
While the current government has restricted medical education for women and girls, Afghanistan is facing a shortage of female healthcare personnel. Additionally, in some areas, treatment of female patients by male doctors has also been prohibited.
The current government’s restrictions have resulted in millions of female students being deprived of education.
Moreover, women have been banned from going to sports clubs, restaurants, public baths, being examined by male doctors, traveling without a male guardian, working in domestic and international NGOs, and even in UN offices in Afghanistan.
