Daoud Khan Military Hospital

The Sardar Mohammad Daoud Khan National Military Hospital, located in Kabul, Afghanistan, is one of the largest military medical facilities in the country, featuring 400 beds and a teaching department. Established in 1973 by Soviet engineers, it has served as a critical healthcare hub for Afghan National Security Forces. The hospital has a tumultuous history marked by significant attacks, including a devastating bombing in 2011 and a gunman assault in 2017, both resulting in numerous casualties. Despite facing controversies over management and treatment practices, the hospital remains a vital institution, staffed by Afghan medical professionals and supported by U.S. military advisors, providing care without discrimination, even to former adversaries.