Doctor stayed to help Afghanistan in crisis

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An Na knew she was needed as a doctor during a humanitarian mission in Afghanistan, and that's why the medical specialist stayed behind when the country closed its borders in March because of the coronavirus pandemic.

It took An a further four months until she could return to her hometown Beijing in July. In that time, she helped Afghans in their struggle against the virus.