Unwavering in her commitment to serving those in need, septuagenarian nurse Chris Hunter has been honoured with a Humanitarian Medal by King Charles for her life-saving work in Gaza. The Grimsby resident and theatre nurse at Diana Princess of Wales Hospital has no intention of slowing down, despite her family’s wishes for a quieter life. Hunter’s courageous journey has taken her twice to Gaza as a volunteer with UK-Med, where she has witnessed and attended to ‘a conveyor belt of carnage’ set against a backdrop of nearby explosions. The field hospitals where Hunter has served in Al Mawasi and Deir El Balah have treated over 300,000 patients, thanks to funding from the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO). These facilities represent the UK Government’s humanitarian response to the Israel/Gaza crisis. With a commendable 32 years of service with the Queen Alexandra’s Royal Army Nursing Corps, Hunter’s experience spans across Bosnia, Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan. Eagerly awaiting another deployment to Gaza or Ukraine, she insists on making the most of her health and vitality. Foreign Secretary David Lammy praised the new medal as a recognition of the remarkable dedication and selfless service of those on the frontline of the UK’s responses to global crises.
This story was adapted by The Lincoln Post from original reporting by www.bbc.com.
