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3 March 2006

Pakistan Assist Handover

In October 2005 a devastating earthquake sent a shock wave through South Asia. On 11 November 2005, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) deployed a contingent of medical specialists to provide medical assistance to the people of the Dhanni region.

During their deployment ADF personnel have successfully treated over one thousand injuries and put in place an immunisation program for the children of the Dhanni region which will have benefits well into the coming years.

On 6 March 2006, the Primary Health Care Teams will depart Pakistan and return to Australia after completing a successful mission.

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Lieutenant General Syed Afzal Ahmad (Pakistan Surgeon General) and Colonel Andy Sims (Commanding Officer of Operation Pakistan Assist) enter Camp Bradman for the official hand over.
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Morning tea prior to the official hand over of Camp Bradman.
Left to right: Doctor Attila Nagy (Muslim Aid/AusAid), Sister Catherine Devine (Muslim Aid/AusAid), Ms Zorica Macarthy (Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan) and Lieutenant General Syed Afzal Ahmad (Pakistan Surgeon General) discuss the humanitarian effort in the Dhanni region.

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A tour of Camp Bradman prior to the official hand over ceremony. Colonel Andy Sims (Commanding Officer of Operation Pakistan Assist) discusses key features of Camp Bradman to the official guests.
Left to right: Lieutenant General Syed Afzal Ahmad (Pakistan Surgeon General), Colonel Andy Sims (Commanding Officer of Operation Pakistan Assist) and Ms Zorica Macarthy (Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan)

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An Australian Army medic watches the official hand over ceremony of Camp Bradman.
Official guests (left to right): Colonel Darren Kerr (Defence Adviser to the Australian High Commission, Pakistan); Brigadier Sajjad Ali Khan (Commander 26 Brigade and Coordinator Neelum Valley relief effort) Major General Abdul Malik (Director General Medical Services, Pakistan) Lieutenant General Syed Afzal Ahmad (Pakistan Surgeon General); Ms Zorica Macarthy (Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan); and Major General Abdul Qadin Usmani (Chief Health Coordinator and Vice Principle Army Medical College, Pakistan).

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Members of the Australian contingent who operated the primary health facility at Camp Bradman, Dhanni, sit with members of the Pakistan Armed Forces and members of Muslim Aid/Aust Aid to watch the official hand over ceremony.
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The hand over ceremony is completed with the signing of the official hand over certificate. Ms Zorica Macarthy hands over Camp Bradman on behalf of the Australian Government to Lieutenant General Syed Afzal Ahmad (Pakistan Surgeon General) representing the Government of Pakistan.
Left to right: Lieutenant General Syed Afzal Ahmad (Pakistan Surgeon General), and Ms Zorica Macarthy (Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan).

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Colonel Andy Sims (Commanding Officer of Operation Pakistan Assist) , Lieutenant General Syed Afzal Ahmad (Pakistan Surgeon General) and Ms Zorica Macarthy (Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan), during the official hand over of Camp Bradman

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Major Mohamed Zahid (Officer Commanding 25th Mountain Regiment - Artillery) and Colonel Andy Sims (Commanding Officer of Operation Pakistan Assist) promotes Lieutenant Rashid during a ceremony at Dhanni.
From left to right: Major Mohamed Zahid (Officer Commanding 25th Mountain Regiment - Artillery),Lieutenant Rashid and Colonel Andy Sims (Commanding Officer of Operation Pakistan Assist)

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Members of the Pakistani Army from the 25th Mountain Regiment - Artillery enjoy lunch with the Australian contingent in Dhanni. Left to Right: Major Mohamed Zahid (Officer Commanding 25th Mountain Regiment - Artillery), Captain Khizar (25th Mountain Regiment - Artillery) and Captain Matthew Colquhoun (Army Pilot) enjoy lunch.
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A farewell ceremony to thank the Australian primary health team members was conducted in Dhanni. The ceremony thanked the Australian contingent for their work and support in the Neelum Valley region. Members of the Australian primary health team conducted medical consultations in the remote villages in the Neelum Valley, including Balgran. Local Balgran community leader Jaffar Hussein presents Colonel Andy Sims (Commanding Officer of Operation Pakistan Assist) a plaque. The inscription reads: In recognition of the services of Australian Joint Task Force 632 by the people of Balgran. Jaffar Hussein is wearing an Australian Army cap that was presented to him by Colonel Andy Sims.
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