Deployment of a Navy Expeditionary Medical Facility to the horn of Africa.

摘要

The United States Navy deploys medical personnel throughout the world. The ability to deliver a high level of health care in any situation must be offset by practical and versatile medical platforms. In September 2003, the US Navy deployed the first Expeditionary Medical Facility to Djibouti, Africa. The early experience of working with the Expeditionary Medical Facility format is described.