Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF), backed by the U.S.-led Coalition forces, brought two-days' medical and humanitarian assistance to more than 2,100 civilians in two Afghan provinces, said a Coalition statement released here on Saturday.
The ANSF-led forces treated more than 2,100 villagers, including approximately 1,500 women and children in the village medical engagement from Wednesday to Thursday in Kandahar and Kapisa Province, the statement said.
Common complaints among the treated villagers were muscular-skeletal pain, upset stomach and basic flu-like symptoms, it said.
"Most of the people who come here have problems that are preventable or easy to treat if detected early," said a Coalition medical officer.
"We can give advice to local caregivers and provide them with the ability to receive the care needed that will make them feel better," he said.
In addition to the medical care provided, the ANSF-led forces distributed clothing, food, hygiene items, and approximately 100 radios to attendants identified by village elders as those who need them the most, the statement added.
Some 55,000 foreign troops are being deployed in the war-torn Afghanistan for keeping security and fighting terrorism.
Militancy-related violence and conflicts have killed around 5,600 people since January this year, hitting a record high since 2001.
Source: Xinhua
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