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BAGRAM AIR BASE, Afghanistan (March 13, 2008) - Afghan security
forces provided medical and humanitarian aid March 7 to Tangay Pass
villagers in Afghanistan's Oruzgan province.
With help from coalition forces, the Afghan troops also assessed
dried-up wells and a clinic for feasibility as future projects.
The combined force began by visiting the Yaklengah clinic and
meeting the clinic's director Abdul Rahman. During a previous
visit, the director requested medical supplies and comfort items to
enhance treatment at the clinic. The Afghan government followed
through, bringing blankets, pillows and medical supplies. The
clinic's staff was overjoyed with the generous amount of goods,
Rahman said. "Thank you for keeping your word," he told the
troops.
After unloading the supplies, the troops noticed that the
foundation and walls needed some repairs and that the generator
needed fuel, and they promised to bring these needs to the Afghan
government's attention.
Following the clinic visit, the troops travelled to Tangay to
provide medical assistance and conduct a community meeting. About
60 villagers, including 10 women and 15 young girls, were treated,
mostly for general muscle pain, ear infections, cold symptoms or
skin infections. The villagers also received baby formula,
toothpaste and tooth brushes, bowls, personal hygiene items,
radios, backpacks, notebooks, pens, pencils and children's
clothing. Meanwhile, Afghan security forces leaders met with
village elders to discuss future projects.
"The government helped many people today to obtain constant
medical care, reached out to remote villages to help the sick, and
assessed different developmental projects to bring future
prosperity," Army Capt. Vanessa R. Bowman, a coalition spokeswoman,
said.
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