Covid-19 at Charleroi University Hospital
From emergencies to the intensive care unit, follow the teams at the Marie-Curie Site of the public hospital of Charleroi as they confront Covid-19.
The Story:
The report offers an in-depth look at how the CHU of Charleroi handled the COVID-19 crisis during April 2020. It highlights the daily struggles of healthcare staff, the reorganization of emergency care, and the implementation of strict protective measures. The dedication of medical teams, working 12-hour shifts, and their solidarity are emphasized. The narrative captures the balance between resilience and exhaustion as frontline workers continue to face the pandemic.
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Covering the first wave of Covid-19 in a belgian hospital
In the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, hospitals faced a chaotic reality: no vaccines, critical shortages of FFP2 masks, and relentless patient surges. At the CHU of Charleroi, healthcare workers struggled on the front lines, often with limited protection.
As a photojournalist, documenting such crises is essential to combat misinformation and capture the untold resilience and hardships of medical teams. These visual testimonies offer insight into the human experience behind global events.
