Localizing health emergency preparedness and response: emergency medical team development and operations in Pacific island countries and areas
10.5365/wpsar.2023.14.6.1021
- Author:
Sean T Casey
1
;
Erin Elizabeth Noste
2
;
Anthony T Cook
3
;
Jan-Erik Larsen
3
;
Simon Cowie
3
;
May M Ferguson
3
;
Pierre-Yves Beauchemin
3
Author Information
1. World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines; School of Population Health, University of New South Wales, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
2. World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines; Department of Emergency Medicine, University of California San Diego, California, United States of America
3. World Health Organization Regional Office for the Western Pacific, Manila, Philippines
- 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 Public Health Journal
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
This article describes the development of national emergency medical teams in Pacific island countries and areas.
- Full text:2025082910462664698wpsar-14-1021.pdf
