KAPISA PROVINCE, Afghanistan - The Alasay District Clinic in Kapisa treated more than 670 patients, April 5 - 6, with the assistance of multinational doctors, surgeons and medical teams.
The two-day medical outreach, held at the Alasay District Center, brought together 3rd Brigade, Afghan national army; Task Force Warrior; French Task Force Tiger; and the Kapisa and Parwan Provincial Reconstruction Team to provide medical care to the isolated population.
More than 120 Afghan women were also seen at a separate facility, the Alasay village basic health clinic, by female providers from the French medical team.
Illnesses ranged from simple colds and pneumonia to lacerations, hypertension and malnourishment.
"Afghans presented [us] with various medical problems, such as gastritis, asthma, eczema and other types of skin disorders, musculoskeletal pain, and dental problems," said Army Sgt. 1st Class Donray David of the Task Force Warrior surgeon cell.
One local elder, approximately 70 years old, arrived with a cancerous tumor the size of a grapefruit.
"Our doctor [Army Capt. (Dr.) William Barker, command surgeon] referred him to be seen at the Egyptian hospital at Bagram [Air Field] for definitive care for his tumor," said David, who explained how coalition forces offered to pay the cab fare since the patient was without transportation to Bagram.
Air Force 1st Lt. Jon Farley, PRT medical officer, was extremely impressed with the performance of an ANA physician, Dr. Mohammed Samir and recommended Samir be admitted to the physician mentorship training program in order to expand his capabilities and enhance duty performance within the ANA.
"He was quite competent and capable, and expressed interest in attending training opportunities at Craig Joint Theater Hospital on BAF," said Farley.
| Date Taken: |
04.14.2009 |
| Date Posted: |
04.14.2009 09:41 |
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KAPISA PROVINCE, AF |
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