12 May 2011, 19.00-20.30
Following the earthquake in Haiti, disaster was compounded by an outbreak of cholera, an easy disease to treat and prevent – if you have the right equipment and knowledge.
Hear first-hand accounts of the tragedies and triumphs of working in a disaster zone. Find out how, in the most extreme circumstances, you get the right messages out to save lives. Try out cutting-edge water purification techniques and watch dirty water turn clean – then drink it.
Speakers:
Henry Gray, MSF UK
Michael Pritchard, Inventor and CEO, LifeSaver Systems
Imogen Wall, Communications Consultant in disaster relief
Chair:
Claudia Hammond, BBC Radio 4 Presenter
This event is FREE. Click here to book on the Wellcome Trust site.