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

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5365/wpsar.2023.14.6.1021

Keywords:

emergency medical team, disasters, outbreaks, emergency preparedness, Pacific islands, rapid response team

Abstract

This article describes the development of national emergency medical teams in Pacific island countries and areas.

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Published

15-06-2023

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 6 (2023): Special Edition: Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs)

Section

Brief Report

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Casey ST, Noste E, Cook AT, Larsen J-E, Cowie S, Ferguson MM, et al. Localizing health emergency preparedness and response: emergency medical team development and operations in Pacific island countries and areas. Western Pac Surveill Response J [Internet]. 2023 Jun. 15 [cited 2026 May 22];14(6). Available from: https://ojs.wpro.who.int/ojs/index.php/wpsar/article/view/1021