 | Mercy Arrives in Bangladesh
08 July, 2006
CHITTAGONG, Bangla-desh - The U.S. Navy hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19) arrived off the coast of Cox's Bazar today to provide humanitarian and civic assistance to the people of Bangladesh.
This mission reflects longstanding ties between the United States and Bangladesh, as well as continued U.S. commitment to work together to address mutual problems and concerns.
"The Mercy medical team, made up of doctors from the U.S., Indian and Canadian military, and members of nongovernmental organizations, will work closely together with Bangladeshi medical personnel to bring medical care to the people of Bangladesh," said Adm. Gary Roughead, commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet. "The new level of cooperation among military medicine and NGOs, and the extensive medical capability of Mercy, bring much to Bangladesh and the region. We are eager to join with the medical professionals of Bangladesh to do as much as we can during the Mercy visit."
Release link:http://www.navycompass.com/news/newsview.asp?c=189544
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