PHOTO GALLERY: Haiti - healing the wounds

Date Published: 19/02/2010 02:20

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

MSF has set up a field hospital at Delmas 33 with two surgical units and 180 beds
Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos

Patients wait for treatment at the hospital in Delmas 33

Patients wait for treatment at the hospital in Delmas 33
Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos

MSF medical staff at the hospital at Delmas 33 have access to two operating theatres

MSF medical staff at the hospital at Delmas 33 have access to two operating theatres
Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos

The surgical units allow the medical staff better facilities for treating patients

The surgical units allow the medical staff better facilities for treating patients
Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos

The 'inflatable hospital' has a capacity of 180 beds and is expected to be in place for a year

The 'inflatable hospital' has a capacity of 180 beds and is expected to be in place for a year
Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos

Nicholson Sama, 12, is one of the first patients in the MSF psychological unit at Delmas 33

Nicholson Sama, 12, is one of the first patients in the MSF psychological unit at Delmas 33
Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos

Over time, MSF staff hope that Nicholson Sama and his fellow young patients will overcome their trauma

Over time, MSF staff hope that Nicholson Sama and his fellow young patients will overcome their trauma
Photo by Bruno Stevens/Cosmos

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12:45 AM, Sat Jul 31, 2010

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