In response to limited access to medical services in Afghanistan and low awareness of preventive health measures, Lapis produced a television and radio show featuring medical doctors that toured the country chatting to patients – giving advice, examining health problems and offering the best solutions.

The  project  aimed  at  ‘humanizing  health’  by  showing  ordinary  people  solving  their  health  problems  and emphasize the importance of community health workers and community midwives. It also raised knowledge levels on  13 common medical issues including infant healthcare, malnutrition, digestive diseases, reproductive health, contraception, HIV, TB, regular vaccinations, eyesight diseases, drug use, and first aid.

Results of the survey conducted indicated that viewers found the series very useful as they gained greater knowledge on relevant health issues and learned how to prevent and treat diseases. 87% of the respondents reported  that  they  trusted  the  doctor’s  advice.  61%  of  respondents  said  that  they  were  confident  in  the information they received and believed they could take the right steps to treatment in less serious/easily treatable illnesses.