Tent hospital vital for survivors

Many hospitals in the quake zone have collapsed, and transferring survivors elsewhere takes precious time. So the most practical way to provide prompt medical aid is in the temporary "tent hospitals." As our reporter Han Bin tells us, there are several such hospitals in Wenchuan, and doctors there are working hard to save lives.

Many hospitals in the quake zone have collapsed, and transferring survivors elsewhere takes precious time.

Another busy day for the doctors. Almost two weeks after the quake, the patients keep coming. Five-year-old Zhang Xiaocong lost both of his parents. He's been brought to the temporary ward in the school courtyard.

Jiang Lin, Deputy Director of Wenchuan People's Hospital, said, "What we need most are electric generators, and operating facilities and medical devices for bone injured. We also need medical supplies and antibiotics."

Yu Yonggui suffered a severe eye injury. He has brought to this hospital a week ago. He told us he was sleeping when the quake stuck. He barely escaped. He says he was lucky to survive, but both of his legs were also injured.

Yu Yonggui, Villager of Mianchi, Wenchuan County, said, "Without the doctor's help, I can't imagine whether my eye can be saved."

His surgeon, Zhao Minhong, says Yu's condition is stable now, but follow-up treatment is needed if he's to see again.

Little Yuhan is primary school student. His mother says he only has a bone injury, but leg wounds are also affecting him. He needs to stay in hospital for a short period of time.Some of the serious cases have their operations inside the tent.