PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
16 June 2010 ADF medical staff will work with U.S. military, partner nations and non-government organisations to conduct a range of surgeries onboard USNS Mercy in each host nation visited during Pacific Partnership 2010. The medical facilities onboard USNS Mercy include operating theatres, diagnostic x-ray and ultrasound equipment, pharmacy, dental suite, lens laboratory and a blood bank. Australia is participating in the annual US-led humanitarian assistance mission. Twenty two ADF personnel have joined USNS Mercy as the first of three separate Australian contingents to rotate through the region over the next three months. The PP10 mission marks the fifth year of Australian support, and will provide engineering and medical assistance in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, East Timor and Papua New Guinea. Aimed at strengthening international relationships and interoperability for disaster relief throughout South East Asia and Oceania, ADF personnel will be based out of USNS Mercy in Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia and East Timor. Additionally, RAN assets HMA Ships Labuan and Brunei will provide assistance with ship to shore movements in some countries.
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| 20100603ran8106603_114 Major Suzanne Steele, Australian Army Medical Officer conducts medical observations in a classroom at the Nhon Binh school, Quy Nhon, Vietnam. (Date taken: 03 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100607ran8106603_007 Lieutenant Elizabeth Livingstone, an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) onboard United States Naval Ship Mercy observes a patients eye through an eye microscope whilst conducting specialist treatment during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 07 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100607ran8106603_008 Lieutenant Elizabeth Livingstone, an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) onboard United States Naval Ship Mercy observes a patients eye through an eye microscope whilst conducting specialist treatment during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 07 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100607ran8106603_017 Lieutenant Elizabeth Livingstone, an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) onboard United States Naval Ship Mercy conducts medical observations of a patients eye whilst conducting specialist treatment during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 07 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100607ran8106603_023 Lieutenant Elizabeth Livingstone, an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) with Singapore specialists (left to right) Lieutenant David Law, Lieutenant Paul Zhao and Lieutenant Stephen Teoh conduct specialist treatment onboard United States Naval Ship Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 07 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100607ran8106603_044 Lieutenant Elizabeth Livingstone, an eye specialist (ophthalmologist) onboard United States Naval Ship Mercy looks through an eye microscope whilst conducting specialist treatment during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 07 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100609ran8106603_131 Vietnamese children talk with friends after tooth extractions at the Hai Cang dental clinic established for Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 09 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100609ran8106603_134 Cadet Stewart Glenister from the United States Army carries a disabled girl from the Hai Cang medical clinic established for Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 09 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100611ran8106603_033 Lieutenant Stephen Teoh (left) and Lieutenant David Law from the Singapore Navy conduct eye surgery to remove a pterygium on a 79 year old Vietnamese patient in United States Naval Ship Mercy during Pacific Partnership 2010. (Date taken: 11 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20100611ran8106603_046 Military medical personnel on United States Naval Ship Mercy hold hands with a grateful 79 year old patient after completing succesful eye surgery. (Date taken: 11 June 2010) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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