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Slightly more feasible than an EU ‘army’, but is their funding for it in the existing budget? |
The EU has launched the European Medical Corps (EMC) to help mobilise medical & public health teams and equipment for emergencies inside & outside the EU. Through the EMC, EU Member States and other European countries participating in the system can make medical teams & assets available for rapid deployment before an emergency strikes – hopefully ensuring a faster & more predictable response. The medical corps could include emergency medical teams, public health and medical coordination experts, mobile biosafety laboratories, medical evacuation planes and logistical support teams. |
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EU launches new European Medical Corps to respond faster to emergencies EU support for Nepal reconstruction process Fighting forest fires in Europe – how it works EU supports people affected by floods in Myanmar & Bangladesh EU provides civil protection experts to the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia EC & Europe's local governments strengthen ties to combat natural disasters EC moves to help Italy, Greece, Slovenia & Croatia after flood, earthquake and ice storm disasters Ebola: EU helps deliver aid to Sierra Leone Dealing with disasters: new global strategy must empower local & regional authorities |