Localizing health emergency preparedness and response: emergency medical team development and operations in Pacific island countries and areas

Author: Sean T Casey ^{1
,

2} ; Erin Elizabeth Noste ^{1
,

3} ; Anthony T Cook ¹ ; Jan-Erik Larsen ¹ ; Simon Cowie ¹ ; May M Ferguson ¹ ; Pierre-Yves Beauchemin ¹
Author Information

1. World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
2. School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3. Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California San Diego, California, United States of America
Publication Type:Journal Article
Keywords: emergency medical team; disasters; outbreaks; emergency preparedness; Pacific islands; rapid response team
From: Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2023;14(6):08-11
CountryWHO-WPRO
Language:English
Abstract: This article describes the development of national emergency medical teams in Pacific island countries and areas.
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