Posted on 10/03/2005 4:45:57 PM PDT by SandRat
The day started off slow, but as word spread, more Afghan residents arrived for treatment.
By Combined Forces Command-Afghanistan
BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2005 — Afghan and coalition forces health care professionals provided medical civil assistance to Afghans and their livestock in the Qalat area Oct. 2. Two local physicians, Afghan National Army and police doctors, and a coalition medical team treated more than 400 men, women and children, as well as 60 livestock in their one-day visit.
"Our efforts here will show the people the benefits of what peace brings, the growing capabilities of this new Afghan government, and will advertise a new hospital scheduled to open soon."
U.S. Army Maj. Jerome Austin
A dental hygiene clinic provided care to more than 215 people, including more than 130 women.
The day started off slow, but as word spread, a steady stream of Afghans arrived, eventually growing into a large group. Afghan National Army handled crowd control duties and access to the clinic.
Equipped to provide only primary care services, the doctors referred emergency cases to the Qalat Hospital. Surgeons from the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Parachute Infantry Regiment, are planning to conduct minor surgeries.
"Our efforts here will show the people the benefits of what peace brings, the growing capabilities of this new Afghan government, and will advertise a new hospital scheduled to open soon," said U.S. Army Maj. Jerome Austin, civil affairs officer for 492nd Civil Affairs Battalion.
Civil ssistance items such as blankets, food and water were also provided.
Medical Care PING
Just steady progress, one step at a time.
BTTT
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.