Ghazni PRT delivers medical supplies to local clinic

 GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Sgt. Dennis Magnasco, medic from Boston, Mass., assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Ghazni, Task Force White Eagle, helps the Afghan National Police carry medical supplies into the local clinic Sept. 10, in the Moqur District Center, Afghanistan. The PRT spoke to the clinic doctor about the needs of the clinic and delivered medical supplies to the local clinic. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)

GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan – U.S. Army Spc. Roger Pilat, infantry member from Dedham, Mass., assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Ghazni, Task Force White Eagle, gives medical supplies to an Afghan National Police member Sept. 10, in the Moqur District Center, Afghanistan. The PRT spoke to the clinic doctor about the needs of the clinic and delivered medical supplies to the local clinic. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady, Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs)

Written by By U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady GhazniProvincial Reconstruction Team Public Affairs 


GHAZNI PROVINCE, Afghanistan - Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team
members helped the Afghan National Police deliver medical supplies to
the Moqur District Center and spoke to clinic doctors about their needs
during a site visit Sept. 10.


Three pallets of medical supplies ranging from bandages to surgical
equipment, a gift from the Afghan government and the PRT, were delivered
to the clinic to provide aid to the local villagers.

"This was our first time visiting this clinic and speaking to their
doctor," said U.S. Army Sgt. Dennis Magnasco, a medic assigned to the
Ghazni Provincial Reconstruction Team, Task Force White Eagle and Boston
native.  "We were able to find out how well the clinic is operating, how
it met the needs of the people, and what medical issues were affecting
the people."

The clinic's doctor Khial Mohammed Naiz was able to answer questions for
the PRT and thank them for their assistance. 

"Thank you, we are a poor country and these medical supplies will help
our people", said Dr. Khial Mohammed Naiz.

The PRT also gained vast knowledge about an area previously not visited.

"This engagement was very important and went well," said Magnasco. "They
were happy to receive the medical supplies and we were able to gain a
lot of information to provide support to their people."