March 14, 2021
Israeli Aid Delegation travels to Equatorial Guinea as part of Operation Tie Breaker
In collaboration with the Ministries of Health and Foreign Affairs, the Israeli aid delegation began various treatment efforts over the weekend. Approximately 60 active and reserve Medical Corps soldiers, from all medical professions, were divided into dedicated medical teams dispersed among the three local hospitals (La Paz, General, Insesso), and on a tour of community clinics located throughout the area, to provide assistance to locals.
Last night saw approximately 100 people treated and 11 surgeries. The medical staff continues to monitor their patients in cooperation with local government representatives. Residents of the area who were injured by the explosion were invited to the Israeli medical emergency room that was opened to receive free treatment. At the same time, the Home Front Command's search and rescue team, together with local government engineers, surveyed the blast sites in order to assess the damage and locate buildings that need maintenance and repair, before the local citizens return to live there.
A joint team of the Medical Corps and the Home Front Command has begun to train the staff of local hospitals on treatment and management of multi-casualty incidents and emergency scenarios. The Israeli team is in communication with additional foreign aid delegations in the country and is in contact with the World Health Organization.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Commander of the delegation, Col. Dr. Noam Fink: “Team morale is high and crew members are applying their full capabilities. The crews have been manning operating rooms from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hospital managers, government representatives and citizens of the country have expressed their astonishment with the effort and diligence of the Israeli crew. We will continue our cooperation with the local authorities in order to improve the situation and bring medical assistance to the residents of the area. This is the spirit of the IDF and the spirit of Israel."
Last night saw approximately 100 people treated and 11 surgeries. The medical staff continues to monitor their patients in cooperation with local government representatives. Residents of the area who were injured by the explosion were invited to the Israeli medical emergency room that was opened to receive free treatment. At the same time, the Home Front Command's search and rescue team, together with local government engineers, surveyed the blast sites in order to assess the damage and locate buildings that need maintenance and repair, before the local citizens return to live there.
A joint team of the Medical Corps and the Home Front Command has begun to train the staff of local hospitals on treatment and management of multi-casualty incidents and emergency scenarios. The Israeli team is in communication with additional foreign aid delegations in the country and is in contact with the World Health Organization.
Deputy Chief Medical Officer and Commander of the delegation, Col. Dr. Noam Fink: “Team morale is high and crew members are applying their full capabilities. The crews have been manning operating rooms from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hospital managers, government representatives and citizens of the country have expressed their astonishment with the effort and diligence of the Israeli crew. We will continue our cooperation with the local authorities in order to improve the situation and bring medical assistance to the residents of the area. This is the spirit of the IDF and the spirit of Israel."
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