Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
The clinic was in a very poor condition. Although structurally sound, portions of the exterior and interior were crumbling. The condition of the building hindered the ability of the clinic to provide its full services.
Photo: Photo: Judith Schiffbauer, REACH
The newly formed Afghan Midwives Association meets at Kabul's Rabia Balkhi Hospital.
Photo: Photo: REACH/ M. Kabir
Budding playwrights review their scripts at the USAID Writing for Radio Workshop in Kabul.
Photo: Photo: REACH
Wasil, a 17-year-old diagnosed with tuberculosis, takes his medication at a USAID-assisted health clinic.
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
Through USAID, the clinic received a major refurbishment and a newly constructed wing. The roof, building exterior, interior, and bathroom facilities were completely gutted and renovated. The clinic also received a new generator and water tank.
Photo: REACH
A young woman receives treatment at a USAID-funded Basic Health Center in Bamyan Province, Afghanistan.
Photo: Matt Herrick
A child approaches one of forty new community wells in Kulanghar, Logar for a drink.
Photo: USAID/Jennifer Lindsey
"We like the road because now it's easy for cars… and easy for us to get to school. Not only my parents but all the villagers are very happy with the new road because we can get sick people to the clinic faster. And now, because the road is paved, there is no longer so much dust“
-Asif Haseebkhan, 10 years old, Durani Village
Photo: USAID
Sayed Nazir (right) advises the benefit of oral rehydration solutions for the treatment of diarrhea and dehydration to the father of a child with diarrhea.
Photo: IOM Gardez
Chamkani Hospital, the second largest healthcare facility in Paktia Province, is now operational
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
Dr. Faizullah Kakar speaks at a technical health discussion hosted by USAID and the Embassy of Afghanistan on July 18, 2007.
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
Promoting safe water in Afghanistan.
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
A trained doctor vaccinates an Afghan woman. More than 750,000 patients receive services monthly from USAID-funded health facilities or USAID-trained healthcare providers.
Photo: USAID/COMPRI-A
Mullahs learned how to improve family health in accordance with the Holy Koran.
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
Newly graduated midwives in Badakshan Province take the Midwives Pledge.
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
Kabul Medical University Chancellor Obaidullah Obaid with KMU lecturers and Aga Khan University experts at the opening ceremonies.
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
A booth at the USAID/Afghanistan Implementing Partners’ Fair displays health products, such as oral rehydration salts, promoted by USAID.
Photo: USAID/TB CAP
Students in Jawzjan Province hold signs that read "I am stopping TB" on World TB Day 2009. Tuberculosis is a major health threat in Afghanistan, and events like World TB Day help to raise awareness about TB prevention and treatment.
Photo: USAID/TB CAP
On World TB Day 2009, residents of Bamyan learned about ways to prevent and treat tuberculosis, a major public health threat in Afghanistan.
Photo: USAID/Afghanistan
Unclean water causes many health problems in Afghanistan, especially in children under five. About a tablespoon of this clorin solution will kill all bacteria and parasites in four gallons of water, improving health and saving lives.
Photo: USAID/TB CAP
A billboard in Bamyan advises TB prevention methods.
Photo: USAID/AeQA
Conference participants tour the Nursing Skills Lab at Kabul Medical University.
Photo: USAID/COMPRI-A
Khalid Irshad Pharmaceutical personnel producing Shefa oral rehydration salts.
Photo: USAID/HSSP
E-learning module for midwives.
Photo: USAID/Uruj Perwaiz
These graduating midwives will reach 345,000 mothers and children throughout Jawzjan.
Photo: Debra Boyce
On November 15, 2009, (right to left) U.S. Deputy Ambassador Francis J. Ricciardone, President Hamid Karzai, and Minister of Public Health Dr. Amin Fatimie supported Polio Eradication National Immunization Day by administering polio vaccination drops to an Afghan child.