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Rebuilding the health care system in Afghanistan: an overview of primary care and emergency services
International Journal of Emergency Medicine, 06/08/09
Acerra JR et al. - Developing nations have many challenges to the growth of emergency medical systems. This development in Afghanistan is also complicated by many factors that plague post-conflict countries including an unstable political system, poor economy, poor baseline health indices, and ongoing violence. The long-term goal of quality healthcare for all Afghan citizens will only be met by a combination of specific goal-oriented projects, foreign aid, domestic responsibility, and time.
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