060529-N-2832L-012 Zamboanga, Republic of the Philippines (May 29, 2006) Ð A man carries his son from the intensive care unit aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), following facial surgery on his sonÕs cleft lip. The medical staff aboard Mercy is offering free medical care to the people of Zamboanga during the scheduled humanitarian visit, part of a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. MercyÕs medical crew will provide general and ophthalmology surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medici
060529-N-2832L-012 Zamboanga, Republic of the Philippines (May 29, 2006) Ð A man carries his son from the intensive care unit aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19), following facial surgery on his sonÕs cleft lip. The medical staff aboard Mercy is offering free medical care to the people of Zamboanga during the scheduled humanitarian visit, part of a five-month deployment to South Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands. MercyÕs medical crew will provide general and ophthalmology surgery, basic medical evaluation and treatment, preventive medicine treatment, dental screenings and treatment, optometry screenings, eyewear distribution, public health training and veterinary services as requested by the host nations. Mercy is uniquely capable of supporting medical and humanitarian assistance needs and is configured with special medical equipment and a robust multi-specialized medical team that can provide a range of services ashore as well as aboard the ship. The medical staff is augmented with an assistance crew, many of whom are part of non-governmental organizations that have significant medical capabilities. Navy photo by Journalist Seaman Apprentice Mike Leporati (RELEASED) US Navy 060529-N-2832L-012 A man carries his son from the intensive care unit aboard the Military Sealift Command (MSC) hospital ship USNS Mercy (T-AH 19)
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