American obstetrician Laura Stachel, dubbed among the CNN Heroes this year, flew in to the Philippines after learning of the damage in maternity facilities caused by deadly typhoon Yolanda (international name Haiyan) in November.
In this video, Stachel talks to Philstar.com about how she began her work in developing countries.
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