Tag: medicine
Kandahar Regional Military Hospital; the premier trauma care center in Afghanistan
KRMH treats 20 percent of the total ANA battle injuries and support 27 percent of all intensive care unit admissions for the ANA that occur in the entire country of Afghanistan. The hospital averages 650 hospital bed days per month, said Sadiq.
Category: News - General, News - Medical
Not just a name on a plaque
“I feel like I was meant to come here, that I have a purpose here. I’m not sure why exactly but maybe it’s because of my job,” he said. “I just think it’s odd, of all places in the world; I’m here where he was.”
Category: News - General, News - Medical
RSC-SW helps 215th Maiwand Corps with supply convoy
One part of the shipment was medical supplies. Davis, who is deployed from Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., worked with ANA 1st Lt. Shafikullah, the medical logistics officer for the 215th, and his soldiers to get the supplies offloaded.
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - General
ANA Recruits begin third week of basic training
“Its 100 percent important (they learn) first aid because they know they can prevent death easily,” said ANA 1st Lt Faiz Ra, the company executive officer for 4th Tolay, through a linguist.
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - General, News - Medical
Kandahar Regional Military Hospital Receives New Tool in Combating Infection
“Before, the floor was porous and absorbed liquid waste and bacteria, which isn’t ideal for a hospital setting,” he said. “The new floor is easier to clean, more durable and provides better infection control.”
Category: News - General, News - Medical
ANSF members participate in comprehensive medical course
“I wanted a job that would allow me to help people and possibly save their lives, so I took the entrance test for this course and passed,” said Wahab, an eight-year ANA veteran. “All the subjects in the course, so far, have been difficult, but it’s interesting. I’m looking forward to learning about pathology and pharmacology.”
Category: News - General
Shah Joy women reap benefits of district’s inclusive medical and security programs
“This is a big step for women in the area,” said a coalition SOF member. “Their government sees the importance of keeping families healthy and hopefully the treatment and information the women received at the clinic encourages even more participation in future events.”
Category: Gender, News - General
Afghan-Led Validation Team to take the lead in ANSF Healthcare Transition
The Healthcare Validation Team from the NATO Training Mission Afghan / Combined Security Transition Command – Afghan completed their first battlespace circulation of six Afghan National Security Force hospitals throughout Afghanistan.
Category: News - Medical
Canadian Forces medical technician serving in Afghanistan
“I came prepared to treat injuries like they had seen in southern Afghanistan battling insurgents,” said Cpl. Christie Borkowski. “But our mission is now in a training role…”
Category: Gender, News - Afghan National Army, News - Medical, Uncategorized
Medical conference brings Afghan doctors together to learn new medical techniques
“We are now charged with taking this information back to our clinics and patients, who will be better because of the training we received,” said Dr. Faiz Mohammad.
Category: News - Afghan National Army, News - Medical
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