The Afghan Red Crescent Society (ARCS) announced it has successfully treated 35 individuals with mental health conditions—including 17 women—and handed them over to their families following recovery.

Among those discharged is 23-year-old Ali Sina. According to his uncle, Ali Sina had been deported from Sweden under unclear circumstances and had been hospitalized for a year due to severe mental health issues.

Nisarullah, Ali Sina’s uncle, explained: “Ali Sina's condition was extremely critical. He had been in Sweden but was deported for unknown reasons. When he arrived here, he was in a terrible state. We tried many treatments and took him to different places, but nothing helped. Eventually, we had no choice but to admit him to the Red Crescent hospital, where he stayed for a year.”

Now recovered, Ali Sina expressed his joy to TOLOnews, saying: “My family had to bring me to the Red Crescent, and today I’m being discharged. I’m very happy.”

Meanwhile, other patients who have recovered are calling for more institutional support and the establishment of additional mental health centers across the country.

Murtaza, another former patient, said: “Please continue supporting such centers. People like me need help. Your assistance can truly change lives.”

At the same time, the head of the Afghan Red Crescent Society, Shahabuddin Delawar, said that 5,484 mental health patients are currently receiving care in their facilities across Afghanistan.

“Alhamdulillah, 5,484 patients are under the care and treatment of dedicated and skilled doctors throughout the country,” Delawar stated.

Separately, Jagan Chapagain, president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, reaffirmed continued support for mental health care efforts in Afghanistan.

Milen Gzidiovic, president of the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, said: “The International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the Danish Red Cross, and our partners in other countries are committed to continuing their support for the Afghan Red Crescent and its mental health clinics. We look forward to seeing more patients return to their families, loved ones, and communities.”

According to ARCS data, of the total psychiatric patients under care nationwide, 970 are being treated in in-patient facilities, while 4,741 are receiving outpatient treatment.