ANSF, Coalition forces provide medical assistance to more than 1,000 Afghans
Written by Bagram Media Center
Wednesday, 27 August 2008
BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (August 27, 2008) – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces conducted a Medical Civil Action Program in Qalat District, Zabul province, August 24-25.
Coalition forces medical personnel treated 728 children, 373 women and 89 men during the two-day program for various ailments ranging from stomach pains to broken bones.
Medics also taught preventive care by distributing handouts advising Afghans to boil water before drinking to prevent illness.
Educational supplies, Korans and Afghan national flags were also distributed to the local populace.
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