text: by mines and ordnance. Special attention is being given to reaching women and children through schools, community centres, clinics, etc. This programme, which is carried out in the refugee villages in Pakistan, is accompanied by the training of personnel under the Mine Clearance Training Programme (MCT) and Medical Aid Training (MAT). Some public education programmes are in progress within the refugee villages to create awareness about the importance of immunization for children and women of child-bearing age. The impact of these efforts seems to vary a great deal within the villages. A small number of lady health visitors (female community health workers) within the Basic Health Units (BHU) in the refugee villages have been trained to provide health education to small groups of women. The information provided by the Community Health Workers (CHW) focuses on nutrition and diarrhoeal disease control for children. Health education programmes in Kabul City use various media to disseminate information for prevention of diseases, including the ones which can cause disabilities. An evaluation of mothers' knowledge about prevention has shown positive results. Health education has been incorporated into some health care programmes in Pashtu and Dari. The health messages include information on some preventive 8 measures related to disabilities. However, it is likely that such education programmes have had little priority within many parts of rural Afghanistan during the past few years. 2. Recommendations Health education programmes which focus on prevention of disabilities should be strengthened along with general health education programmes. The following are priorities for disability prevention: awareness of the importance of complete immunization; knowledge of proper nutrition, including vitamin A to prevent blindness, and iodine for mothers to prevent mental retardation in children; awareness of eye and ear care which can be done in the home to prevent or treat infections. Immediate Action 
analysis: The text primarily focuses on health-related issues, such as vaccination, nutrition, and disease prevention, particularly in the context of refugee villages and humanitarian aid efforts. While it mentions training programs and community outreach, the core concern is on promoting health and preventing disabilities. Additionally, the text highlights the importance of health education and awareness, which is a crucial aspect of public health initiatives.