Why we serve: ANA doc keeps military hospital running smoothly

KABUL, AFGHANISTAN

06.01.2013

Story by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sean Weir 

NATO Training Mission Afghanistan

PAKTIA, Afghanistan - Afghan National Army Lt. Col. Abdul Wasi works as a doctor at Paktia Regional Medical Center, in Paktia province, Afghanistan. He said he has proudly served in the ANA for 23 years.

“My idea was to serve the country and help those that also made the choice to serve the country. This is the most important job I could do,” Wasi said. “I am very pleased to do this job and help so many people. I am privileged to be able to help for so many years.”

Wasi currently serves as PRMH’s assistant director, with responsibility for ensuring all the aspects of the hospital are running as they should.

“I’m proud of the honor I have to treat all without discrimination – all Afghan National Security Forces and civilians alike,” said Wasi.
Wasi said he sees a bright future for ANSF health care with the help they have received from coalition partners. He said he thinks the staff is more educated now, and quickly improving even more.
“I want to say thank you to all the mentors that have helped us, shoulder to shoulder,” Wasi said. “Thank you to all the mentors helping all medical personnel around the country.”

• Date Taken: 06.01.2013
• Date Posted: 07.08.2013 07:23
• Story ID: 109829
• Location: KABUL, AF