Media Room: Defence Alert

Defence
ALERT

Imagery and vision of the Australian Defence Force medical team in Pakistan providing vital health care assistance is now available. This deployment is part of the Australian Government's relief assistance to Pakistan following earthquakes on 8 October.

The team comprises about 140 personnel, including a command element, aviation detachment, logistics and communications.

Vision is being sent to television networks at Parliament House.

Imagery is available at:

http://www.defence.gov.au/oppakistanassist/images/gallery/20051117/index.htm

Media contacts:

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

Issued by Ministerial Support and Public Affairs, Department of Defence,
Canberra, ACT
Phone: 02 6127 1999
Fax: 02 6265 6946
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