ANSF, Coalition forces provide medical, humanitarian assistance in Helmand province

Written by Bagram Media Center Sunday, 13 July 2008 16:24

KANDAHAR AIR FIELD, Afghanistan (July 13, 2008) – Afghan National Security Forces and Coalition forces’ medical personnel, under the Medical Civil Action Program, provided humanitarian assistance in Nahr Surkh District, Helmand province, Friday.

A large number of humanitarian assistance supplies were handed out including 245 medical, dental and hygiene kits; 176 sets of clothing and shoes, 135 bags of food, 26 school backpacks, and five cooking stoves.

Approximately 400 people received medical treatment.

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Last Updated on Sunday, 13 July 2008 16:25

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