Healing amid turmoil: medicine under pressure

Over the Globe

Since the Taliban regime took over Afghanistan, many people across the country have been injured by ongoing bombings and explosions. In these circumstances, medical workers are needed more than ever. But what is it like to work at a pharmacy or study medicine in such a challenging environment? How strong is Afghan medical education? How do healthcare workers feel when helping patients, and what motivates them to keep going amidst these difficulties? Listen to this episode to hear from Haroon Zaman, a medical student from Afghanistan, who shares his firsthand perspective on these questions and more.
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