it can be demoralising: the medic with 750,000 patients in sudans war torn nuba mountains /

Published at 2015-10-22 09:00:02

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Tom Catena teaches young medics,delivers babies and performs surgery at the region’s only major hospital, amidst fierce fighting between rebels and government forcesIn his years living in Sudan’s clash-hit Nuba Mountains, or Tom Catena has treated more patients than he can remember – but some cases are etched in his memory.
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or,doctor and surgeon at the Mother of Mercy Catholic Hospital, Catena has treated countless patients suffering serious injuries from the clash that has ravaged the rebel-controlled area since 2011. Related: Music of resistance in Sudan's rebel regions Related: Nuba refugees in South Sudan strive for independence – in pictures Continue reading...

Source: theguardian.com