The Emergency Medical Team Initiative in the Western Pacific Region

Author: Natasha Mamea ¹ ; Atoa Glenn Fatupaito ¹ ; Md Anuar bin Abd Samad @ Mahmood ² ; Ridzuan Bin Dato' Mohd Isa ² ; Gaafar Uherbelau ³ ; Esther Muña ⁴ ; Shalimar Abdullah ⁵ ; Masniza Mustaffa ⁵
Author Information

1. Ministry of Health, Apia, Samoa
2. Ministry of Health, Putrajaya, Malaysia
3. Minister of Health, Ministry of Health and Human Services, Koror, Palau
4. CEO, Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, United States of America
5. Mercy Malaysia Emergency Medical Team, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: rapid response team; capacity building; disasters; training programs; Asia Pacific Islands
From: Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2023;14(6):01-04
CountryWHO-WPRO
Language:English
Abstract: This editorial, co-authored by the Western Pacific Regional Emergency Medical Team (EMT) Chair Group, provides an introduction to the WPSAR EMT Special Edition. It highlights the work done to develop national and international EMTs in the Region and the contribution of these teams to health emergency response.
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