Ever since I was child I wanted to be nurse. It was not until I came to New Zealand that I had the opportunity to complete my training. Since then I have had the opportunity to nurse in a variety of situations. While living in Macedonia during 1999, I spent two months in Turkey working for German Red Cross, in the ERU after the earthquake. That experience was one that I will never forget. Some images are set out on this page.

Turkey – Nursing After the Earthquake

During 1999, I was living in Macedonia, and had the opportunity to nurse for German Red Cross in the ERU Field hospital in Golcuk Turkey, in the aftermath of the earthquake.  These are a few images from there 

I was based in Golcuk. Aircraft water bombing oil tank fire

Two women-watching aftermath clean up. A husband comforting his wife.

One of Many Collapsed Buildings. Men searching for survivors.

Acknowledgements to my colleague Andre Neascu IFRC

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