The Beirut Explosion: Interview with UK-MED’s CEO David Wightwick

Originally recorded as a video interview the full visual broadcast can be viewed at the WEM Academy. Please be aware that this a short drop off about 16 minutes in.  UK-Med CEO David Wightwick talks to Dr Will Duffin, WEM’s Education Lead about his experience leading the #UKaid funded medical needs assessment team in Lebanon, following the devastating explosion at Beirut Port on August 4th and how the UK Emergency Medical Team is supporting the people of Lebanon. Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.  

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