Season 1 Episode 8: Working in Moria Refugee Camp During the COVID 19 Pandemic

The Wilderness Medic Podcast

UPDATE:

- Since recording this episode, you will probably be aware that sadly Moria camp has burnt down.

- The camp residents have lost everything once again

- Doctors like Lotte and Lizzie are having to work harder than ever to provide care for these vulnerable people

Please visit https://www.totalgiving.co.uk/appeal/moriafirecrisis2020 and donate what you can to help!

Thank you.

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In this latest episode I am joined by Dr Lotte Quereshi and Dr Lizzie Wilson, two junior doctors, who are volunteering with with Kitrinos Healthcare to provide vital healthcare for the population of Moria Refugee camp, on the island of Lesvos.

The camp was initially set up to house 3,000 people and numbers have now reached over 15,000. Currently there have been no cases of COVID-19 within the camp, but how do you socially distance in such a crowded camp? what about W.A.S.H? what is it like to work there?

Listen to find out more....

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