MSF Aids Victims of DRC Tanker Fire

Patients describe their experiences and MSF's assistance

August 27, 2010

On July 2, 2010, a fuel tanker crashed and exploded in Sange, South Kivu Province, Democratic Republic of Congo. Up to 269 were killed and countless injured. MSF has been providing much-needed support at Uvira Hospital. Here, survivors talk about their traumatic experiences and what MSF's assistance has meant.

 

 

Tags: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Testimony

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