On 5 November 2021, an accidental oil tanker explosion in Sierra Leone's capital, Freetown, killed at least 100 people and severely injured hundreds more. This video documentary highlights how the World Health Organization (WHO) rapidly responded to the emergency by making available tons of critically needed medical supplies, specialist medical teams, and technical expertise to help the government manage the burn victims. In this video, interviews are conducted with the survivors, their loved ones, national health authorities, and partners, along with the first responders who were at the forefront of the response.
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