VOICED: Picking up the pieces for Afghanistan's mine victims

The video highlights the challenges faced by patients at the Aliabad Orthopedic Center in Kabul, where many are victims of landmines. It shares the story of Joe McCann, who lost his leg to an explosive, and Joma Khan, a former fighter now relying on his children for support. The center, run by the Red Cross, provides prosthetics but struggles with the psychological scars left by injuries. The video emphasizes the broader impact of war on civilians, with many families becoming poorer and children leaving school to work.

What is the primary cause of limb loss for patients at the Aliabad Orthopedic Center?

• Traffic accidents

• Genetic disorders

• Natural disasters

• Mines and IEDs

What is a significant challenge faced by the Red Cross treatment centers in Afghanistan?

• Lack of medical staff

• Inability to address psychological trauma

• Shortage of prosthetic materials

• Limited number of treatment centers

How has Joma Khan's family been affected by his injury?

• They moved to another country

• His children have to work instead of attending school

• They received government support

• They started a new business

What role did Joma Khan play before his injury?

• A school teacher

• A Mujahadeen fighter

• A government official

• A medical doctor

What warning do aid groups give about mine accidents in Afghanistan?

• They are only a problem in rural areas

• They are mostly harmless

• They occur at least twice a day

• They are decreasing rapidly