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May 12, 2009 05:40 PM

Training to open a clinic in Afghanistan

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Sgt. Eric Pollock, left, and Major Yince Loh talk to a medical professional in downtown Bermel. Loh, who has worked with US Special Forces fighting al Qaeda affiliates in the Philippines, wants to introduce "basic medical and nutritional development projects" to Bermel, which still has open sewers and is without electricity or running water. (Philip Smucker/MCT)
Sgt. Eric Pollock, left, and Major Yince Loh talk to a medical professional in downtown Bermel. Loh, who has worked with US Special Forces fighting al Qaeda affiliates in the Philippines, wants to introduce "basic medical and nutritional development projects" to Bermel, which still has open sewers and is without electricity or running water. (Philip Smucker/MCT) MCT
In the public health hospital in Jalalabad, midwives from Nuristan are receiving practical training as part of an 18-month comprehensive training program.  (Dr. Torpekai/Ghani Khil Midwifery Training Program/ADP/MCT)
In the public health hospital in Jalalabad, midwives from Nuristan are receiving practical training as part of an 18-month comprehensive training program. (Dr. Torpekai/Ghani Khil Midwifery Training Program/ADP/MCT) MCT
In the public health hospital in Jalalabad, midwives from Nuristan are receiving practical training as part of an 18-month comprehensive training program.  (Dr. Torpekai/Ghani Khil Midwifery Training Program/ADP/MCT)
In the public health hospital in Jalalabad, midwives from Nuristan are receiving practical training as part of an 18-month comprehensive training program. (Dr. Torpekai/Ghani Khil Midwifery Training Program/ADP/MCT) MCT
In the public health hospital in Jalalabad, midwives from Nuristan are receiving practical training as part of an 18-month comprehensive training program.  (Dr. Torpekai/Ghani Khil Midwifery Training Program/ADP/MCT)
In the public health hospital in Jalalabad, midwives from Nuristan are receiving practical training as part of an 18-month comprehensive training program. (Dr. Torpekai/Ghani Khil Midwifery Training Program/ADP/MCT) MCT
Major Yince Loh treats a local Waziri man, at the base's clinic, who has been shot in the leg. (Philip Smucker/MCT)
Major Yince Loh treats a local Waziri man, at the base's clinic, who has been shot in the leg. (Philip Smucker/MCT) MCT
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