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More than 300 Afghans received medical treatment and humanitarian aid from the Afghan National Police and Coalition forces in the Arghandab District of Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 25.

“I have been two days without food, and this aid that you brought us today is very helpful,” said Gul Mohammad, a local who received aid.

This mission was in response to a visit in early February by the Afghan National Army. ANA attended a community development council where the locals raised concerns about the poor economy and absence of health care resulting, in part, from a harsh winter.

Medics treated villagers for typical cold and flu symptoms, malnutrition, and one case of leishmaniasis on the return visit. A significant number of eye infections were referred to the local clinic.

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