Following the earthquake in Haiti, disaster was compounded by an outbreak of cholera, an easy disease to treat and prevent – if you have the right equipment and knowledge. Hear first-hand accounts of the tragedies and triumphs of working in a disaster zone. Find out how, in the most extreme circumstances, you get the right messages out to save lives. Try out cutting-edge water purification techniques and watch dirty water turn clean – then drink it.

Speakers:
Michael Pritchard, Inventor and CEO, LifeSaver Systems
Imogen Wall, Communications Consultant in disaster relief
Henry Gray, Médecins Sans Frontières

Chair:
Claudia Hammond, BBC Radio 4 Presenter

This event is FREE.

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