(P2-104) Haiti Earthquake: Ankara National Medical Rescue Team Field Hospital Experiences

An earthquake of 7.6 Richter scale occurred in Port Au Prince which is the capital city of Haiti on 12 January 2010. Turkish Ministry of Health offered support for the people of Haiti by sending its Health Team. In this study, the field hospital services of Turkish Health Team consisting of two groups in 67 days will be reported. Also, further affairs necessary to be done in the future and coordination with other countries will be reported. There are discussions whether there is need for field hospitals or not. With this study, the results of field hospital services were assessed. By contrast with some authorities, it is concluded that field hospital services are beneficial. Finally, UN responsibilities on this issue was discussed.