MSF has set up a 180-bed field hospital in Delmas 33, featuring two surgical units, which will operate for a year. Patients will receive surgical treatment for their visible wounds, as well as psychological support to overcome the trauma of the earthquake.
MSF has set up a field hospital at Delmas 33 with two surgical units and 180 beds
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Patients wait for treatment at the hospital in Delmas 33
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MSF medical staff at the hospital at Delmas 33 have access to two operating theatres
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The surgical units allow the medical staff better facilities for treating patients
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The 'inflatable hospital' has a capacity of 180 beds and is expected to be in place for a year
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Nicholson Sama, 12, is one of the first patients in the MSF psychological unit at Delmas 33
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Over time, MSF staff hope that Nicholson Sama and his fellow young patients will overcome their trauma
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