Building Hospitals in Conflict Zones With Dr Maryann Noronha

Alex is joined by Dr Maryann Noronha, who not only works for the NHS as an Emergency Medicine Consultant, but also volunteers overseas in some of the most dangerous parts of the world.

She has dedicated her time to caring for women and children in refugee camps, setting up hospitals and clinics, and helping communities at risk who find it hard to access health care.

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Content warning: contains references to medical procedures, war injuries, sick children, end of life care, death

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