DISASTER PREPAREDNESS AND HUMANITARIAN AID – THE MEDICAL RESPONSE TO THE INDIAN OCEAN DISASTER: LESSONS LEARNT, RECOMMENDATIONS AND RACS ACTIONS.

Authors :: Waxman, Bruce P.
Guest, G. D.
Atkinson, R. N.
Source :: ANZ Journal of Surgery; Jan2006, Vol. 76 Issue 1/2, p1-3, 3p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :: 2006
Abstract: The article offers a look on the medical response of Australia in delivering humanitarian aid for the Indian Ocean disaster in December 2004. The surgeons responded to the disaster by offering medical assistance to the victims. The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons in Melbourne, Victoria showed their support by providing an infrastructure for fellows and trainees with the backing required in future deployments.

Subjects :: EMERGENCY management
INDIAN Ocean Tsunami, 2004
AUSTRALIAN humanitarian assistance
INTERNATIONAL relief
SURGEONS

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