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World Humanitarian Day 2020 - Providing Medical Aid During a Pandemic

Dirk van der Tak, Head of Mission, Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) in Malaysia (aka Doctors Without Borders)

19-Aug-20 14:30

World Humanitarian Day 2020 - Providing Medical Aid During a Pandemic

Humanitarian aid can take many forms, including food, healthcare, shelter or even education. Amidst this pandemic, we dive into how organisations are continuing to operate and provide medical aid during these times, and what drives these organisations and its people to continue to do so. 

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs & Tee Shiao Eek


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