Afghan Red Crescent Delegation Visits OTED and Prophetic Medicine Research Center in Türkiye

A delegation from the Afghan Red Crescent paid an official visit to the OTED Organization in Türkiye to discuss opportunities for mutual cooperation in humanitarian, developmental, and scientific fields.

During the visit, the delegation explored OTED’s key programs focused on talent development, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and capacity building. Both sides also discussed future collaboration opportunities and joint initiatives aimed at supporting communities and vulnerable groups through sustainable humanitarian and development projects.

Dr. Hayatullah Atid, Chairman of the Board of OTED, emphasized the importance of strengthening humanitarian and developmental partnerships to create long-term positive impact and expand institutional cooperation.

Afghan Red Crescent Delegation Members

The Afghan Red Crescent delegation included:

• Mawlawi Rohullah Mohmand, Deputy Secretary-General of the Afghan Red Crescent
• Zaar Khan Ahmadzai, Director of International Relations
• Jumma Khan, Director of Corporate Communications

The delegation was also accompanied by several distinguished figures, including:

• Mohsil Ghazi, Deputy Chairman of the Maraston Foundation
• Abdul Latif Thabit
• Abdul Latif Thabit, Head of the Kunar Branch
• Nematullah Karim, Representative of the Turkish Red Crescent in Afghanistan

The meetings were held in a positive atmosphere reflecting mutual respect, cooperation, and openness toward building future partnerships that support humanitarian and developmental efforts.

Visit to the Prophetic Medicine Research Center

Following the OTED visit, the delegation visited the Prophetic Medicine Research Center in Türkiye, where they were warmly welcomed by the center’s president, Dr. Mohammed Abdul Majeed Al-Zindani.

Dr. Al-Zindani highlighted the importance of strengthening scientific and humanitarian cooperation among institutions and presented a detailed overview of the center’s activities, scientific research projects, and ongoing work in prophetic medicine, natural therapies, and medical studies.

The center also showcased several research studies and experiments related to contributing to the treatment of chronic and difficult diseases, while emphasizing efforts to integrate scientific research with modern medical knowledge in order to provide innovative healthcare and research solutions that benefit society.

Discussions on Future Cooperation

The delegation expressed great interest in the center’s work, especially in the integration of scientific research with humanitarian and healthcare initiatives.

Extensive discussions were held regarding areas of mutual cooperation between OTED, the Afghan Red Crescent, and the Prophetic Medicine Research Center. Participants emphasized the importance of collaboration between humanitarian, scientific, and developmental institutions.

Potential areas of cooperation discussed during the meetings included:

• Training and capacity building
• Supporting humanitarian initiatives
• Developing community programs
• Health awareness campaigns
• Supporting scientific research
• Youth empowerment programs
• Sustainable development projects

Initiative to Establish the First College of Prophetic Medicine

One of the most notable topics discussed during the meetings was the initiative to establish the first specialized college for Prophetic Medicine.

Participants highlighted the Afghan government’s support for the initiative, recognizing its importance in advancing scientific research and medical specializations related to prophetic medicine and natural therapies.

The Prophetic Medicine Research Center also expressed its full readiness to cooperate on the project by providing scientific expertise, research support, and contributions to the development of academic and training programs aimed at establishing a distinguished scientific institution serving medicine, research, and healthcare development.

Strengthening Humanitarian and Scientific Partnerships

Participants stressed that the next phase requires stronger institutional partnerships and greater exchange of expertise to achieve broader positive impact for beneficiary communities.

The visit concluded with a dinner banquet hosted by Dr. Mohammed Abdul Majeed Al-Zindani in honor of the visiting delegation in an atmosphere of warmth and mutual respect.

The occasion also provided an opportunity to strengthen humanitarian ties and communication among attendees before concluding with commemorative photographs reflecting the spirit of cooperation and appreciation among all participating parties.

OTED Organization continues its efforts to build bridges of cooperation with local and international institutions based on its commitment to integrating humanitarian, developmental, and scientific sectors in order to serve humanity and promote sustainable development.