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Headline Emergency Medical Team training in Palau

Description Members of Team Klemat, the Republic of Palau’s national Emergency Medical Team (EMT), carry out a search and rescue mission during a simulated emergency preparedness exercise. Palau’s Ministry of Health and Human Services (MHHS) is working closely with WHO and the Government of Japan to support and strengthen the country’s emergency preparedness and response, including through the establishment of a national Emergency Medical Team (EMT) called Team Klemat.Palau’s EMT is named Team Klemat after the rope that holds the sails of the country’s traditional canoes – has been established to rapidly respond to sudden onset emergencies or disease outbreaks.(From left) Dr Jason Kalei Arurang, General Physician / Resident at Belau National Hospital; Dr Terepkul Ngiraingas, General Practitioner at Belau National Hospital; Dr Rachel Arurang, Medical Doctor at Belau National Hospital; and Jackson Orak, Logistics at Palau Ministry of Health and Human Services.

Watch: Team KLEMAT: Republic of Palau's Emergency Medical Team Related: Palau establishes national emergency medical team (EMT) Note: Title reflects the respective position of the subject at the time the photo was taken.

Asset date 12/15/2023

Country, area, WHO office Palau

State/Province Koror State

Location Carp Island

WHO Region WPRO

Consent Yes

File size 17.64 MB

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