Nasrin Oryakhil
Nasrin Oryakhil is a gynecologist and obstetrician, and since 2004 she has been the Director of the Malalai Maternity Hospital in Kabul, Afghanistan.[1] She founded inside that hospital the first clinic for obstetric fistula repair in Afghanistan.[1] She is the president of the NGO Afghan Family Health Association, and a member of the Afghan Women's Network, as well as part of the group whose task is to create a Medical Council in Afghanistan.[1][2] She also supported the creation of the Afghan Midwives Association.[3]
She received a 2014 International Women of Courage award.[4][1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Bios of 2014 Award Winners". state.gov.
- ↑ "US Honors Afghan Doctor as an International Woman of Courage". feminist.org.
- ↑ "Dr. Nasrin Oryakhil receives International Women of Courage Award". khaama.com.
- ↑ http://www.pajhwok.com/en/2014/03/04/afghan-woman-receive-int%E2%80%99l-women-courage-award
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