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Young people moonlight as nurses in Colombia's social unrest

In five weeks of unrest, 59 people have died across Colombia according to official data, with more than 2,300 civilians and uniformed personnel injured

Volunteers have had to use stretchers as shields as they tend to the fallen in clashes between protesters and police in Colombia
Volunteers have had to use stretchers as shields as they tend to the fallen in clashes between protesters and police in Colombia

By day they are publicists, YouTubers or market vendors.

One day I decided to take my medical kit and go help," said another nurse, 34.

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