How to help Acehnese helping themselves?--a note after a visit with Kobe University medical team

On December 26, Aceh Province in Indonesia was hit by the worst earthquake and tsunami. A medical team from Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine visited two of the affected areas on the eastern coast of Aceh: Sigli and Lhokseumawe. This article provides a simple description of experience and...

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Published in:	Kobe journal of the medical sciences Vol. 51; no. 1-2; pp. 29 - 34
Main Authors:	Sumargono, Endrotomo, Hayashi, Yoshitake, Tamura, Yumie, Nishiguchi, Naoki, Yoshida, Takeshi, Wada, Atsushi, Shinfuku, Naotaka, Kurosaka, Masahiro, Maeda, Sakan
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Japan 2005
Subjects:	Disasters Indonesia International Cooperation Japan Needs Assessment Patient Care Team Relief Work Japan Indonesia
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Summary:	On December 26, Aceh Province in Indonesia was hit by the worst earthquake and tsunami. A medical team from Kobe University Graduate School of Medicine visited two of the affected areas on the eastern coast of Aceh: Sigli and Lhokseumawe. This article provides a simple description of experience and assessment derived from the visit. The disaster has left Indonesia with complex problems, which will take a long time to overcome. A continuity of the aid and assistance from various resources is crucial to help Indonesia rebuilt the affected areas. These continuous efforts will provide great contribution for Acehnese people to recover and rebuild their life after tsunami.
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ISSN:	0023-2513