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USAID Helps To Improve Medical Care In Afghanistan

from National Public Radio
December 22, 2011

A new survey shows stunning progress in medical care in the war-torn country. Renee Montagne speaks with Alex Thier who oversees projects in Afghanistan for the U.S. Agency for International Development. They discuss the tremendous efforts that have been made to improve medical care in that country over the last decade.

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  • Morning Edition, December 22, 2011
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