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“My name is Latifah Baktash and I am in charge of the Midwife School in Dai Kundi province,” announced the midwife principal as onlookers seated in blue lawn chairs listened attentively during the first Midwife graduation ceremony. “I have been a practicing midwife for nine years,” remarked Baktash. “Five years ago, I was a teacher at a midwife school in the Samangan District. I know how badly the people of Dai Kundi need midwives and I’m honored to be an integral part of the schools development.” “The Midwife School was requested by the people, for the people,” continued Baktash. “Our goal is to train the midwives with modern information and technology so they can serve all pregnant mothers and save lives. The Ministry of Health built this school and encouraged women to … Read entire article »