Tannumah District residents receive medical assistance
By Multi-National Division South East PAO
May 19, 2008 - 11:59:37 PM
Blackanthem Military News
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| Since Operation Charge of the Knights has helped remove criminal elements in Basra, humanitarian efforts are increasing. Iraqi women and children move about more freely and attend events like the medical treatment engagement held at a Tannumah District clinic May 14. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ron Reeves) |
BASRA, Iraq - Iraqi Army Soldiers provided security and helped 550 patients at a public health assessment at the Tannumah District Public Health Clinic in Basra, Iraq May 11 and 14.
Medical providers have treated or assessed over 700 patients at the clinic in Basra. Fifteen patients received referrals to the National Iraqi Assistance Center.
The Iraqi Army's efforts were part of the humanitarian portion of Operation Charge of the Knights.
Ali, an Iraqi teen, who came with his mother and sister, looked at the bi-lingual medical providers and an Iraqi Army major standing outside the examination room and said, "We love you."
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| A doctor reviews and x-ray while treating one of more than 500 Tannumah District residents who came to the medical engagement May 14, while Iraqi Soldiers helped protect the crowd. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ron Reeves) |
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| Doctors treat citizens in a clinic located in Basra, Iraq May 11. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jeremiah Green) |
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