Burial Team

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Date

April, 2015

Description

burial team from the Health Department in the city of Buchanan, located in Grand Bassa County, in the West African country of Liberia. These men were on their way to a village, in order to perform a safe burial. Despite the day’s scorching heat, all four were dressed in a full complement of personal protective equipment (PPE). Burial teams offer safe and dignified burials, with respect paid to local religious, and cultural sensitivities.

Citation

Umid Sharapov , “Burial Team,” The Global Health Chronicles, accessed September 25, 2023, https://globalhealthchronicles.org/items/show/7756.