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An Afghan National Police officer collects information from villagers outside a medical clinic at a combined military outpost in Farah Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2008. Afghan medics treat more than 400 people a week.

SEEKING MEDICAL CARE

An Afghan National Police officer collects information from villagers outside a medical clinic at a combined military outpost in Farah Province, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2008. Afghan medics treat more than 400 people a week.

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