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Afghanistan: Amidst turbulence and insecurity, medical care is provided to the poor

Afghanistan is in crisis after the Taliban took power. Many want to flee and health conditions are poor.

By Samuel

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In Kabul, however, there are two clinics that provide medical care to poor Afghans. Aner Gul has received a free cataract operation. He tells us here:

My name is Anar Gul and we live in Kabul. I have two sons and two daughters, who are all married. One of my sons was an army officer but died in the service three years ago. Now I live with his children and his widow.

I have to work to feed my fatherless grandchildren.

I have a grocery store close to our house and my daily income is 200 to 300 afghani (equivalent to 16-25 DKK). With this small income, I provide food for my family.

For a long time I had vision problems and the doctors had told me I needed cataract surgery, but I couldn't afford it.

Our whole family came to the charity clinic in Kabul for treatment. I brought my grandson to the clinic and saw that you could get cataract surgery for free. 

I made an appointment to have my vision checked. When the friendly doctor at the clinic examined my eye, he said to me: "Your eye is ready for surgery! Why haven't you had it operated yet?" I told him about my poverty and the kind doctor operated on me the same day and saved me from going blind.

I am very grateful to God for giving us pure people who will always serve us. I also give thanks for those who donate to this clinic and I pray that you all will be blessed, concludes Aner Gul.

Amidst turbulence and uncertainty, clinics provide medical care to the vulnerable and poor in Kabul. You can lend a helping hand to the poor and vulnerable in Kabul so they can receive medical care. It costs an average of $540 to provide medicine and medical care to 15 people.

Also, please pray for Afghanistan, its people and the underground church. 

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