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147325
Mon, 10/25/2010 - 09:44
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MALAYSIAN MEDICAL TEAM ACCPETED BY BAMIAN PATIENTS
BAMIAN (Afghanistan), Oct 25 (Bernama) -- The Malaysian Armed Forces medical
team have their hands full despite the Bamian residents' increasing acceptance
of the medical team's presence in the health aid mission to the country.
The medical team's initial survey on several clinics in districts here found
that local residents, doctors and personnel were able to communicate and
understand them which was the result of a two-week Dari language course they
took at the International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM).
However, among the challenges they faced was a shortage of specialists in labour and delivery, eye, dietician and general practitioners as well as congenital diseases which can cause deaths from tuberculosis (TB), malaria and cholera.
Malcon Isaf medical officer Major Dr Mohammad Azim Che Azmi said local residents
had low awareness in personal hygiene and health as they had already grown
accustomed to such conditions.
He said the medical team's presence was not to change their lifestyles but to
show basic methods for personal care such as washing hands in a simple but
proper way.
"Their acceptance of this is good because among Muslims, there are several
health concepts we need to improve on," he told Malaysian reporters during a
visit with the team at several clinics here.
He said they would monitor locals there for a certain period of time to see whether they were able to accept what had been taught or if they would return to the old ways.
There are currently 40 personnel, including nine officers and seven women from the medical, security and logistics team on duty for this mission to provide dental treatment, health check-ups and training to local personnel.
The group was invited by Afghanistan as a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) country to carry out the Operation Interim National Support and Assistance to Afghanistan (Op INSAF).
This is to contribute to the re-construction and development of Afghanistan, with Malcon Isaf specialising in humanitarian aid.
Their efforts are focused on critical medical services such as health, dental and welfare aid in addition to helping the local paramedics by providing education on health, the environment and general well-being.
team have their hands full despite the Bamian residents' increasing acceptance
of the medical team's presence in the health aid mission to the country.
The medical team's initial survey on several clinics in districts here found
that local residents, doctors and personnel were able to communicate and
understand them which was the result of a two-week Dari language course they
took at the International Islamic University, Malaysia (IIUM).
However, among the challenges they faced was a shortage of specialists in labour and delivery, eye, dietician and general practitioners as well as congenital diseases which can cause deaths from tuberculosis (TB), malaria and cholera.
Malcon Isaf medical officer Major Dr Mohammad Azim Che Azmi said local residents
had low awareness in personal hygiene and health as they had already grown
accustomed to such conditions.
He said the medical team's presence was not to change their lifestyles but to
show basic methods for personal care such as washing hands in a simple but
proper way.
"Their acceptance of this is good because among Muslims, there are several
health concepts we need to improve on," he told Malaysian reporters during a
visit with the team at several clinics here.
He said they would monitor locals there for a certain period of time to see whether they were able to accept what had been taught or if they would return to the old ways.
There are currently 40 personnel, including nine officers and seven women from the medical, security and logistics team on duty for this mission to provide dental treatment, health check-ups and training to local personnel.
The group was invited by Afghanistan as a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) country to carry out the Operation Interim National Support and Assistance to Afghanistan (Op INSAF).
This is to contribute to the re-construction and development of Afghanistan, with Malcon Isaf specialising in humanitarian aid.
Their efforts are focused on critical medical services such as health, dental and welfare aid in addition to helping the local paramedics by providing education on health, the environment and general well-being.
