Told through the eyes of Dr. Nyabera, the local medical officer, we explore the upgrades to the Kenyenya hospital: the new operating theatre; renovations to the maternity wing; and training opportunities for staff.

A majority of Afghans live in rural areas. For women, the shortage of female healthcare workers is an added burden. A midwife close to the end of her training at the Bamyan Provincial Hospital, Gulbadan reflects on her training and the impact she hopes to have back in her village in Daykundi Province.