An Afghan national, Dr. Tahir Ghaznavi shares his unvarnished, insider perspective on the impact of the US withdrawal on women and girls in Afghanistan with Lauri and guest co-host Dr. Pandora Hardtman. Pandora is an international Midwifery leader who has worked extensively in fragile states and refugee communities.

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Dr. Mohammed Tahir Ghaznavi of Afghanistan is a Programme Specialist with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), currently stationed with UNFPA Libya and Tunisia.  Dr. Ghaznavi is a committed, results driven, public health crusader physician with a Masters degree in health systems management and policy from University of Colorado Denver – School of Public Health. Tahir's career includes a diverse clinical and public health background with a focus on formulating health policies and programs for curative, preventive and promotive healthcare at speciality hospitals, academic health centres and community based healthcare with a focus on RMNCAH, Immunization, Nutrition, Mental health and Disability. 

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Read about and watch Dr. Ghaznavi's interview at Afghanistan's premiere Government Hospital Maternal and Reproductive Health - Malalai Maternity Hospital in Kabul

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