Pakistan

29 October 2010
Australian Medical Task Force welcomed home from Pakistan

70 members of the AMTF deployed to Pakistan since September have returned home, completing almost ten weeks on Operation.

The AMTF have done a tremendous job assisting Pakistan during their time of need. A large field hospital has also been established in Kot Addu with private donor funding, bringing the requirements for AMTF team to a close. AusAID Team Leader, Mr Thanh Le said that most of the displaced people in the Kot Addu area have returned to their homes, marking the end of the need for primary medical aid to flood affected Kot Addu.

Mr Le said the successful combination of the Defence and civilian medical teams has enabled the smooth delivery of primary health care and brought emergency treatment to more than 11,000 flood victims.

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Australian Medical Task Force is welcomed home from Pakistan.

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Lieutenant Cameron Hawkins is welcomed home from Pakistan by his eagerly-awaiting family.

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Lieutenant Cameron Hawkins is welcomed home from Pakistan by his kids Hamish and Lylah with a big hug.

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Lieutenant Cameron Hawkins is pleased to be back in the country and is welcomed home from Pakistan by his kids Hamish and Lylah and his wife Krystal.

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Mr Thanh Le listens in on a speech by Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AO to welcome home the Australian Medical Task Force from Pakistan.

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(Lto R) Chief of Air Force, Air Marshal Mark Binskin, AO greets Wing Commander Ross Wadsworth and Mr Thanh Le in front of the C-17 that brought home the 70 members of the Australian Medical Task Force.

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Sergeant Peter Renaud is proud to be back with his wife Kathryn and daughters Ashleigh and Isabella as he is welcomed home from Pakistan.

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The Commander Headquarters Combat Support Group, Air Commodore Christopher Sawade officially welcomed home the Australian Medical Task Force (AMTF) from Pakistan.

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Members of the Australian Medical Task Force (AMTF) were tired but happy to arrive back in Australia from Pakistan. Officer in Charge of Health Services Wing, Group Captain Michael Paterson (centre back row) was present to welcome them back and congratulated them on a job well done.

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Members of the Australian Medical Task Force (AMTF) arrive back in Australia from Pakistan. Mr. Ross John (left) from the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service inspects Leading Aircraftman Mathew Watson’s luggage while colleague, Flying Officer Evie Sharman shares a laugh with them.

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Members of the Australian Medical Task Force (AMTF) arrive back in Australia from Pakistan. Mr. Ross John (left) from the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service inspects Flying Officer Evie Sharman's luggage.

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Members of the Australian Medical Task Force (AMTF) arrive back in Australia from Pakistan. Mr. Ross John (left) from the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service inspects Flying Officer Evie Sharman's luggage.

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Mr Shane Day from the Australian Quarantine Inspection Service inspects Leading Aircraftwoman (LACW) Kristie Tapes luggage. Kristie is all smiles and is happy to arrive back in Australia. Kristie was part of the Australian Medical Task Force (AMTF) deployed to Pakistan.

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