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The first contingent of the Australian Defence Force members who will provide health care assistance to those affected by the recent earthquake in Pakistan have arrived in Islamabad.

The contingent will include a command element, an aviation detachment of four Black Hawk helicopters, logistics and communication personnel.

Once the team is on the ground it will establish a central medical facility in Dhanni. It will also provide three separate mobile medical groups that will have the ability to travel into the neighbouring region to provide assistance.

The deployment will be for up to 90 days.

Imagery of the Team’s arrival is available at: http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/

Vision is being provided to networks at Parliament House through Channel 9.

Media contacts:

Defence Public Affairs – (02) 6265 3343 or 0408 498 664

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Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999
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