Author: Claire Bertschinger

Claire Bertschinger has worked as an International Red Cross nurse in many war zones across the world including Ethiopia, Lebanon and Afghanistan. She now works at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. In 1985 she was awarded the Bish Medal for courage and determination in the face of adversity and, in 1991, the prestigious Florence Nightingale Medal for those who have distinguished themselves in times of peace and war. She was appointed Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in the 2010 New Years Honours for for services to Nursing and to International Humanitarian Aid.