Reference :
V-P-PH-E-00865
Date :
30/11/2013
Caption :
Samar Province, Basey. ICRC emergency hospital, operation theatre.The hospital was set up to ensure health care access to the population after the local health structures were destroyed by typhoon Haiyan.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
A 19 years old boy suffering from inguana hernia is about to be operated; lack of health care and financial sufficiency after typhoon Haiyan delayed his surgery. He is now being prepared by ICRC surgeons and nurses for his surgery to remove his stoma pack and reconnect the digestive system.
The ICRC emergency hospital is equipped to provide services to a population of 150,000 to 200,000. Services are being provided free of charge. It is supported by the Norwegian Red Cross and the German Red Cross.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
3870x2583
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
