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  • The first naturist park in Portugal was the Quinta das Oliveiras Park in oliveira do Hospital near the mountains created by a dutch Siets Bijker.
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  • The first naturist park in Portugal was the Quinta das Oliveiras Park in oliveira do Hospital near the mountains created by a dutch Siets Bijker.
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  • The first naturist park in Portugal was the Quinta das Oliveiras Park in oliveira do Hospital near the mountains created by a dutch Siets Bijker.
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  • The first naturist park in Portugal was the Quinta das Oliveiras Park in oliveira do Hospital near the mountains created by a dutch Siets Bijker.
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  • The first naturist park in Portugal was the Quinta das Oliveiras Park in oliveira do Hospital near the mountains created by a dutch Siets Bijker.
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  • People passing by the facade of Ilha de Mozambique hospital
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  • A mother carries her sick son by the pharmacy at the hospital in Guaimaca, Honduras.  The baptist hospital is pretty much empty because no one of the villagers can afford to get services from the hospital and opt instead to attend the health care center.  Eventhough its called a hospital the facility is devoid of even the most basic instumentation like oxygen.  Honduras is considered the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere (Haiti, Nicaragua). With over 50% of the population living below the poverty line and 28% unemployed, Hondurans frequently turn to illegal immigration as a solution to their desperate situation. The Department of Homeland Security has noted an 95% increase in illegal immigrants coming from Honduras between 2000 and 2009, the largest increase of any country.
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  • Kim in his bed at Mahesak Hospital, Bangkok. On October 20, 2011, more than 17 months after the shooting, Kim needed surgery again. At this point he frequently had cramps in his body, along with severe pain in the shoulder and neck area. As the muscles in his back had atrophied drastically, he could not move his body like before. The doctor discovered that the cause of the pain was one of his neck vertebrae putting pressure on nearby nerves. After surgery Kim returned home, but it was not long before he developed respiratory problems and was taken to the hospital yet again. On November 9, 2011 he was placed on a ventilator in the intensive care unit because of his breathing difficulties. At this point Kim could neither move nor talk; he had nothing to communicate with but his eyes and a mouth with no words.
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  • Kim at Mahesak Hospital in Bangkok. At this point he was paralyzed from the neck down and could neither speak nor breathe. On May 14, 2010 during the political disturbance between Red Shirts and army personnel in Bangkok, Thailand, Kim was shot three times while walking to a 7-Eleven to pay his family's bills. He was rushed to Kluay Nam Thai Hospital for life-saving surgery. The most dangerous bullet entered close to his spinal cord and penetrated his lung; it was removed during surgery, but the damage it caused resulted in breathing problems, paralysis, and other severe health issues. The second bullet had not penetrated very deeply and was easier to remove. However, due to the large amount of blood Kim had lost, the doctor considered further surgery too risky: the third bullet had to remain in his body.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • Meco Beach, one of the oficial naturist beaches in Portugal.
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  • Meco Beach, one of the oficial naturist beaches in Portugal.
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  • Meco Beach, one of the oficial naturist beaches in Portugal.
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  • Meco Beach, one of the oficial naturist beaches in Portugal.
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  • Meco Beach, one of the oficial naturist beaches in Portugal.
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  • Meco Beach, one of the oficial naturist beaches in Portugal.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Laura's task is to keep clean and in order the bar of the naturist camping park.
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  • Laura's task is to keep clean and in order the bar of the naturist camping park.
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  • Portuguese Naturist Federation  members share a meal.
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  • Portuguese Naturist Federation  members share a meal.
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  • Jeff feeds some of the camping park's animals is a daily task.
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  • Dutch couple that stay living for about two years on the naturist camping park, Hannah e "Popeye".
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  • Jeff walks by the park's area.
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  • Dutch couple that stay living for about two years on the naturist camping park, Hannah e "Popeye".
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  • The two owners of the naturist camping park, Laura and Jeff, two dutchs.
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  • The two owners of the naturist camping park, Laura and Jeff, two dutchs.
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  • The two owners of the naturist camping park, Laura and Jeff, two dutchs.
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  • Jeff, Lauras's husband in one of the houses of the Naturist Camping Park, Monte Barão.
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  • Monte Barão Nuturism Camping Park in the Alentejo coast, Santiago do Cacém.
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  • Laura one of the camping park owners  and her dog.
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  • Monte Barão Nuturism Camping Park in the Alentejo coast, Santiago do Cacém.
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  • Monte Barão Nuturism Camping Park in the Alentejo coast, Santiago do Cacém.
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  • Monte Barão Nuturism Camping Park in the Alentejo coast, Santiago do Cacém.
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  • Monte Barão Nuturism Camping Park in the Alentejo coast, Santiago do Cacém.
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  • Monte Barão Nuturism Camping Park in the Alentejo coast, Santiago do Cacém.
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  • Portuguese Naturism Federation members, Nuno Frade; Paula Costa and Alexandre Moleiro at the monte Barão Camping Park.
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  • Portuguese Naturism Federation members, Nuno Frade; Paula Costa and Alexandre Moleiro at the monte Barão Camping Park.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • A group of veterinarians teamed up and created an innovative project in Portugal. Set in Cascais, Reference Veterinary Clinic has exclusive resources in the country.<br />
Pedro Parreira, responsible for the neurosurgery unit, says there has always been the need to create a multidisciplinary unit with veterinary reference, which could help in addressing the most serious and complex cases.<br />
The result of this is reflected in veterinary medicine with high demand. The clinic receives exotic animals, as well dogs and cats. The unit provides various medical specialties such as neurosurgery, ophthalmology, cardiothoracic surgery, orthopedics, and a unit dedicated to physical therapy will open soon.
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  • Laura and Jeff , and the english couple, Gill and Andrew, at the end of the afternoon  swim on the pool, the only place in the park that is forbidden clothes.
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  • Newborns are helpless, parents are restless and the machines beep.<br />
There are tubes, ventilators, blue lights to cure jaundice.<br />
Everything happens in the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). <br />
In MAC, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams. Since 2007 this unit is part of UNICEF’s “Baby-friendly hospitals”, an initiative where promoting breast-feeding is a golden rule.<br />
Meanwhile the maternity-hospital services were suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Newborns are even smaller, undefended. Parents are unquiet and machines sound their beeps. <br />
Everything happens in the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). In Mac, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams. <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Newborns resting in the babycots.<br />
The Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). It is the first home where some babies spend their first three months, before they go to their real homes.<br />
In MAC, in Lisbon, Portugal, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams.<br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • A monitor observes one of the premature babies born in Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital's Intensive Care Unit. This is the first house where some babies get to spend three months before they can leave. In MAC, Lisbon, born every year 6000 children, about 6% of total births in the country.<br />
Newborns less than 1500 grams are 150 per year, according to neonatologist Israel Macedo. Despite all of this, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended; the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Newborns are helpless, parents are restless and the machines beep.<br />
There are tubes, ventilators, blue lights to cure jaundice. The most remembered feeling, for who was there on their first or last child, is impotence. Life is an incredible fight in tiny hands.<br />
Everything happens in the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Newborns are helpless, parents are restless and the machines beep.<br />
There are tubes, ventilators, blue lights to cure jaundice.The most remembered feeling, for who was there on their first or last child, is impotence. Life is an incredible fight in tiny hands.<br />
Everything happens in the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Newborns are helpless, parents are restless and the machines beep.<br />
There are tubes, ventilators, blue lights to cure jaundice.The most remembered feeling, for who was there on their first or last child, is impotence. Life is an incredible fight in tiny hands.<br />
Everything happens in the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • A preterm baby during a bath session.<br />
Everything happens in the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). In MAC, in every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams. <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Newborns are helpless, parents are restless and the machines beep.<br />
There are tubes, ventilators, blue lights to cure jaundice.The most remembered feeling, for who was there on their first or last child, is impotence. Life is an incredible fight in tiny hands.<br />
Everything happens in the Alfredo da Costa Maternity Hospital’s Intensive Care Unit (MAC). <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • A mother breastfeeds her newborn son in preterm unit of the Maternity Alfredo da Costa, Lisbon.<br />
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In MAC, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams. Since 2007 this unit is part of UNICEF’s “Baby-friendly hospitals”, an initiative where promoting breast-feeding is a golden rule.<br />
Meanwhile the maternity-hospital services were suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Parents feeding their babies.<br />
In MAC, in Lisbon, Portugal, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams. Since 2007 this unit is part of UNICEF’s “Baby-friendly hospitals”, an initiative where promoting breast-feeding is a golden rule.<br />
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Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • A mother taking care of her baby. <br />
In MAC, in Lisbon, Portugal, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams. <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Parents with their babies. After fed newborns sleep in their cribs.<br />
In MAC, in Lisbon, Portugal, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams. <br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • A mother holding her tiny newborn.<br />
Newborns are even smaller, undefended. Parents are unquiet and machines sound their beeps. The most remembered feeling, for who was there on their first or last child, is impotence. Life is an incredible fight in tiny hands.<br />
In MAC, in Lisbon, Portugal, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams.<br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Newborns are even smaller, undefended. Parents are unquiet and machines sound their beeps. The most remembered feeling, for who was there on their first or last child, is impotence. Life is an incredible fight in tiny hands.<br />
In MAC, in Lisbon, Portugal, every year 6000 babies are born, about 6% of all country’s births. About 150 of newborns in MAC weight less than 1500 grams.<br />
Meanwhile, the fate of the maternity-hospital is suspended as the portuguese economic crisis is pushing the Government to close the oldest working unit in Portugal.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, sits up on his hospital bed waiting for the nurses to bring him to the dyalisis machine  at Saint Annes hospital in Fall River where he has been for the last 5 days after becoming weak.  Carlos has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dyalisis for over 2 hours 3 times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • A mother uses a respirator to give medicine to her daughter who suffers from asthma at the hospital in Guaimaca, Honduras.  The baptist hospital is pretty much empty because no one of the villagers can afford to get services from the hospital and opt instead to attend the health care center.  Eventhough its called a hospital the facility is devoid of even the most basic instumentation like oxygen. Hounduras is considered the third poorest country in the Western Hemisphere (Haiti, Nicaragua). With over 50% of the population living below the poverty line and 28% unemployed, Hondurans frequently turn to illegal immigration as a solution to their desperate situation. The Department of Homeland Security has noted an 95% increase in illegal immigrants coming from Honduras between 2000 and 2009, the largest increase of any country.
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  • Carlos Raposa receives a 3 hour dialysis treatment at Saint Anne's hospital in Fall River where he has been for the last 5 days after becoming weak. Carlos has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dialysis for over 2 hours on many times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa receives a dyalisis treatment at Saint Annes hospital in Fall River where he has been for the last 5 days after becoming week.  Carlos has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dyalisis for over 2 hours on many times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos makes his way gingerly up the front steps at his mothers house. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the crippling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos writes a telephone number on the lists he keeps on the wall in his room.  Carlos Raposa, 49, is dealing with diabetes.  Mr. Raposa has lost both legs below the knees to complications due to diabetes.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • 2016/05/29 - Barcelona, Venezuela:A hospital room in Dr. Luis Razetti hospital in Barcelona. (Eduardo Leal)
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  • 2016/05/29 - Barcelona, Venezuela: A pacient shows the x-ray on her mobile phone at Dr. Luis Razetti hospital, Barcelona. The hospital doesn't have  facility to develop and plates to print the x-rays anymore, so pacients have to take a photograph of the screen in order to show it to the doctor. (Eduardo Leal)
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  • Carlos plays with his new kitten 'Sugar' who he says helps him deal with living alone. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the crippling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos is visited by his mother and brother Richie who helps Carlos deal with his medical condition.  Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos shifts his weight in an effort to alleviate some of the pain from sitting in a wheelchair all day long. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos massages the stumps of his legs in an effort to promote circulation after wearing his prosthetic legs for the entire day. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21. Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease. Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by. She cooks for him and helps him deal with the cripling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • In an effort not to get bored, Carlos gets in the elevator of his apartment complex and decides he will head over to the club to meet his father for a beer.   Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old.  Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old.  Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, right, bums a cigarette from Richard Sterne who he ran into on his way to meed his father at the club. Like Carlos, Mr. Sterne has also lost both of his legs due to diabetes. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lost both of his lower legs because of diabetes and struggles to deal with the commitment of getting dialysis for 3 hours 3 times a week.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Seen through his a medication filled bed stand, Carlos turns on his television in his room. Carlos Raposa, 49, has lived with diabetes since he was 21 years old. Due to some complications heightened by the disease, Mr. Raposa lost both legs below the knees.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos tests his blood sugar before eating a warm lunch his mother prepared for him.  Carlos Raposa, 47, has lived with diabetes since he was 21.  Mr. Raposa had both legs amputated from the knees down due to complications from the disease.  Mr Raposa lives in Fall River and visits his mother regularly who lives close by.  She cooks for him and helps him deal with the cripling condition he has been dealing with.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos counts his change at a Dunkin Donuts walk through as a woman walks by. Carlos Raposa, 49, deals with diabetes and has lost both legs under the knees due to the disease.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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  • Carlos talks to his mother and younger brother about the pain that the perpetual open wound is causing him. Carlos Raposa, 49, deals with deabetes.  As his condition has worstened over the years Carlos has had greater difficulty dealing with his condition.  Increasingly, Carlos has fallen greater into depression and has turned to smoking and drinking to deal with it.  What used to be monthly visits to the hospital has turned into weekly excursions with ever longer stays in hospital.  Family members have become ever more worried about Carlos' drop in weight and his inability to move on his own any longer.  For someone who was an athletic figure, Carlos has become a shadow of his former self.
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