Korean PRT, local children all smiles at Republic of Korea hospital in Afghanistan
ISAF Joint Command
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KABUL, Afghanistan –– The Republic of Korea Provincial Reconstruction Team dedicated a day to the welfare of Afghan children at the Korean Hospital and Vocational Center located at Bagram Air Field, Saturday.
About 200 students from the local Janquadam School came to the hospital to learn first aid and proper hygiene techniques. They also received gifts including soccer balls, backpacks, clothes and school supplies.
“The future of Afghanistan rests on the shoulders of this next generation,” said Sijin Song, acting representative of the Korean PRT. “We hope through teaching these children proper hygiene, they will in turn teach their families.”
“It is vitally important to enhance health in Afghanistan,” said Amad Kibir, the Bagram District sub governor. “I am happy to see the future of Afghanistan smiling and learning".
About 200 students from the local Janquadam School came to the hospital to learn first aid and proper hygiene techniques. They also received gifts including soccer balls, backpacks, clothes and school supplies.
“The future of Afghanistan rests on the shoulders of this next generation,” said Sijin Song, acting representative of the Korean PRT. “We hope through teaching these children proper hygiene, they will in turn teach their families.”
“It is vitally important to enhance health in Afghanistan,” said Amad Kibir, the Bagram District sub governor. “I am happy to see the future of Afghanistan smiling and learning".
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