Super MedCAP

A couple of weeks ago, I was the doc for a MedCAP (Medical Civil Action Program) when we travelled with medics out to a village, set up tents, rendered care, gave away toys/clothing/food and came back. For the last 5 days, we have done the reverse by bringing literal truck loads of villagers to the ANA camp and providing services there. We have cared for 2500 so far and will do one more day on Thursday, 27 September. They arrive and divided into men and women in one warehouse. There they get information on good health practices and the men hear about opportunities in the army. They then cross the street to another warehouse where we have 11 care stations set and manned by the hospital and coaltion docs (US, Italian and Romanian). I either saw patients directly or mentored one or two Afghan docs. Always with a 'terp (interpreter). This gave me a great chance to have lots of interaction and guidance with the ANA docs, which is my main mission.

We were able to provide some meds; give everyone a toothbrush, toothpaste and soap; give shoes, warm clothes and toys to the kids. Attached is me with the local doc, a couple of patients, and my roomie LCDR Don Sylvester.