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Empowering Afghan Women

March 8, 2016
Afghanistan

"I studied medicine in Kabul, then I decided to specialise here. I learn a lot of things working with the international staff, such as new diagnosis and care techniques, but above all I’m gaining experience” Sitting on a bench in…

To Be A Child In Afghanistan

January 29, 2016
Afghanistan

It's never going to be easy to live through war, especially for a child. But our staff do whatever they can to make it better.

AFGHANISTAN: What I’ve learnt about bullets you won’t find in books

January 25, 2016
Afghanistan

"That's what I've learnt about bullets, shrapnel and landmines. And it's something you won't find in the books."

Living Under War in Afghanistan

January 12, 2016
Afghanistan

Luca, our Programme Coordinator in Afghanistan, shares what it's like to live a normal life in war.

Afghanistan: Violence escalates in first days of 2016

January 5, 2016
Afghanistan

In the space of only a few hours, there were two attacks on the capital’s airport, only a few days after the attack on the restaurant 'Le Jardin'.

Thank You From Kabul

December 21, 2015
Afghanistan

'I would like to take a moment to thank all those who made it possible through their support to expand this hospital, and to allow us to better cure those who really need it.'

UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: AFGHANISTAN

November 4, 2015
Afghanistan

"They're not just numbers, statistics or "collateral damage". They're people. And that's how they should be seen, always."

UPDATE FROM THE FIELD: AFGHANISTAN

October 27, 2015
Afghanistan

I'm writing to inform you that a baby was born Saturday night in our Surgical centre for War Victims in Kabul.

VIOLENCE IN LASHKAR-GAH

October 23, 2015
Afghanistan

We call on all parties involved in the conflict to respect our hospital, and allow it to be accessed by victims of the fighting

Update from the field, Afghanistan

October 7, 2015
Afghanistan

25 patients coming from the MSF hospital in Kunduz, which was bombed by NATO on the same day, arrived at EMERGENCY's Surgical Centre in Kabul