JOURNAL ARTICLE

When a Conflict Collapses on a Child: An (Aborted) Medical Evacuation of a Hazara Toddler During the Kabul Airport Blast and the Taliban Takeover.

  • Published In: Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics, 2023, v. 13, n. 3. P. 167 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ahmad, Ayesha 3 of 3

Abstract

This article, titled "When a Conflict Collapses on a Child: An (Aborted) Medical Evacuation of a Hazara Toddler During the Kabul Airport Blast and the Taliban Takeover," recounts the experiences of a Hazara family in Afghanistan during the Taliban takeover and a subsequent terrorist attack at Kabul airport. The author, an academic researching conflict in Afghanistan, highlights the moral injustice of neglecting the mental health needs of those living in war zones. The article also discusses the challenges faced in attempting to provide medical evacuation for a critically injured child, named Azad, due to political and logistical obstacles. The family eventually escapes to another country, but the child's future remains uncertain. The author reflects on the ethical responsibilities of healthcare professionals in conflict situations and the lasting impact of war on children like Azad. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Narrative Inquiry in Bioethics. 2023/12, Vol. 13, Issue 3, p167
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Ethnic and Cultural Studies
  • Publication Date:2023
  • ISSN:2157-1732
  • DOI:10.1353/nib.2023.a924183
  • Accession Number:176756289
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