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Belgian medical volunteers open field hospital in earthquake-hit Turkey

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As Turkey starts to pick up the pieces after two devastating earthquakes, the need for medical care is a priority. Belgian medical volunteers have set up a field hospital in Kirikhan to relieve staff at a damaged local hospital.

Added on the 20/02/2023 06:40:24 - Copyright : Euronews EN

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