Projects
Afshar Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan - April, 2009
AMOR’s first project is Afshar Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan. According to the World Health Organization, the country of Afghanistan with a population of nearly 30 million has some of the worst health indicators in history. Most Afghans live in absolute poverty with little or no access to the most basic of healthcare. 40% of Afghan children die before age 5 of diseases that could easily be prevented with antibiotics and treatment.
It took four years of planning, research, negotiations, design, and construction to turn Afshar Hospital into a reality. In collaboration with local and national leaders and the governments of Afghanistan and the United States, Afshar Hospital opened its doors in April, 2009. The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kabul and will serve approximately 40,000 extremely poor people who’ve had no access to medical care. Upon opening, the hospital began treating 800 patients a month with plans to expand and see 3,000 patients each month. 
Afshar Hospital’s primary focus is on maternal care and pediatrics. Children receive immunizations, antibiotics, and essential medicines. The hospital also provides urgent care, general medical services, and health and hygiene education.
Unlike many aid efforts, Afshar Hospital was built for and is operated by Afghans. The hospital hired, trained, and now employs more than 100 Afghans. Medical records, billing systems, and other key components of infrastructure have been developed and implemented to insure the highest quality of care.
To keep its doors open, Afshar Hospital has an annual budget of $2 million. AMOR continues to expand its base of donors and supporters so funds can be raised to meet this need.
Afshar Hospital Under Construction
AMOR hired approximately 60 Afghans to build Afshar Hospital. The project began with a donation of the land.
A wall was constructed around the site.
Then, the corner stone was laid.
Next came the foundation.
Construction proceeded quickly.
The hospital began to take shape.
The labor room began to take shape.
A room with lead walls was constructed for Xrays.
The third floor conference room was built.
The main entry for outpatient services took shape.
The first shipment of medical equipment and supplies arrived.
More equipment arrived.
Equipment for the operating room arrived.
Hospital guerneys arrived.
Mr. Farid Nasrudin, an engineer in Fresno, California, traveled to Kabul to make sure the first shipment arrived safely and in good condition. Mr. Nasrudin was born in Kabul. His family immigrated to the United States before he turned 12. He is committed to helping improve the lives and health of the people who live in country of birth.
Applicants were interviewed and screened for positions at the hospital.
Employees who were hired bowed their heads in prayer.
Workers put the Afshar Hospital sign up.
The hospital was ready to open its doors and begin seeing patients by April, 2009.
