the first patients received in the French field hospital

The French field hospital, installed Tuesday February 14 in Turkey, “has opened its doors. In each of these tents, there is a specific service: radiology, surgery, a bit like in a classic hospital, but in miniature”describes Diane Schlienger, special envoy to Gölbasi in Turkey. “Around 15 people have already been received here for treatment. Most were suffering mainly from the cold, as they have been living outside for a week in tents.“, relates the journalist.

The hospital is expected to remain in place for at least a month

Among the victims, a pregnant woman had to be hospitalized, “which did not surprise the men of Civil Security, because often, during natural disasters, pregnant women have complications due in particular to stress”specifies Diane Schlienger, adding that this field hospital “should remain in place for at least a month, or even longer if the needs are great”.