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Full Name: Divina Varias Ilustre
Nationality: Filipino-Spanish
Profession: Medical
Doctor
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"Deliverance"
SRI LANKA | BURUNDI
Sri
Lanka:
In Sri Lanka, an apparently successful peace process
has brought an end to a long and brutal civil war. In many areas
of the country, however, health care needs remain unmet. Anaesthesiologist
Graeme Knottenbelt and Obstetrician
Divina Illustre are stationed in Mallavi, a formerly rebel-held
outpost in which obstetric care and mother-and-child health services
are desperately needed. Graeme is new to obstetrics, and benefits
from the experience of Divina, a seasoned veteran. When a severely
premature child is born, Graeme and Divina are forced to fight around
the clock for the baby’s life.
(read more about Sri Lanka)
Buru di:
In war-torn Burundi, where rebel and government forces
clash with terrible repercussions for civilians, Dr. Tara Al-Salahi
has been dropped into the heart of the conflict zone. She is a capable
doctor,
but has no experience in combat medicine. With the mentorship of
MSF doctor Linda Molenkamp, she learns quickly. After several badly
wounded civilians are brought under their care, Tara and Linda confront
the limits of what emergency medical aid on the frontlines can accomplish.(read
more about Burundi)
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