When Healers Can’t Heal: The Tragedy of Afghan Medical Refugees

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When Healers Can’t Heal: The Tragedy of Afghan Medical Refugees

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Published on Sep 14, 2025, 12:00:00 AM
Total time: 00:03:27

Episode Description

Afghan medical refugees watch helplessly as their earthquake-devastated homeland suffers without adequate healthcare, while America wastes their desperately needed expertise due to credential barriers during our own provider shortage.

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