Iraq: Child Victims of the Ongoing Landmine Problem
EMERGENCY staff report from the field where Iraq's landmine problem continues to affect innocent civilians, many of whom are children.
EMERGENCY staff report from the field where Iraq's landmine problem continues to affect innocent civilians, many of whom are children.
Najib, 22, was brought to our hospital in Gernada, Libya, a week ago after a bullet wounded his leg.
WHEN THE TALIBAN ATTACKED my village, I and many others fled to seek refuge in the Panjshir Valley. We walked through the night, and all of the following day, the constant dull thud of bombs echoed around us. Some of…
'All this because nobody had given her antibiotics'
Half of his face is now covered by bandages, but on the other half you can see him smiling.
Hospitalised patients need treatment, respite, and care; not more bombs and violence. But, once again, a hospital has become a target. Bombing a hospital is always an unacceptable act of violence. Hospitals need to be able to provide medical care…
"That's what I've learnt about bullets, shrapnel and landmines. And it's something you won't find in the books."
Ramadan was a patient at our Surgical Centre for War Victims in Libya, but now he works with us. This is his story.
'I would like to take a moment to thank all those who made it possible through their support to expand this hospital, and to allow us to better cure those who really need it.'
Meet Abdulla Hossain: a child casualty of the conflict in Libya.