Malta Red Cross to assist in repatriation of girl injured in Cambodia
A Malta Red Cross team of paramedics is departing for Cambodia tomorrow to assist in the transportation and repatriation of Lisa Gatt, the girl badly injured in a road accident in Cambodia last week.
The Malta Red Cross said members of the International Federation of the Red Cross and the Cambodian Red Cross proved invaluable in the logistical organisation of the operation and even visited the injured girl at the clinic in Sihanoukville.
Notwithstanding that the clinic intended dismissing Lisa Gatt on Sunday, arrangements were made for her to be kept under observation until arrival of the team of paramedics sent by the Malta Red Cross.
The society thanked all those who sent donations to this cause and the organisations who offered their support, particularly Medcomms Ltd and Emirates, as well as the organisations Kilimanjaro Challenge 4 and Reaching Out.
Donations can still be made at the Red Cross Offices, 104, St Ursula Street, Valletta, at the Malta Red Cross, Room 6, University of Malta, Xewkija, Gozo or in “Bank of Valletta” Account number 10206374012.
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A Abela
Apr 17th 2009, 23:44
Congratulations to the Red Cross, but there are many similar incidents of which we dont hear about on the news.
Etienne Micallef - team leader
Apr 17th 2009, 23:43
Thank you all for your comments and support. I am my fellow team members are looking forward for this mission. Just a brief clarification for everyone, the first attempt for communication failed was not because there were problems to locate our counterparts, but it was due to the fact that there was a religious event taking place in Cambodia.
M Aquilina
Apr 17th 2009, 16:55
Good luck to Red Cross Volunteers going to Cambodia ...... May god be with you on your journey...
M Aquilina
Emergency Fire & Rescue Unit
www.efru.net
Anthony Grech
Apr 17th 2009, 16:35
good luck to the volunteers of the Malta Red Cross going to Cambodia to bring Lisa back.
N. Warren
Apr 17th 2009, 13:12
well done to the RCM. Thank goodness that they managed to find a way to communicate with their counterparts since first attempts had failed.
M. Cassar
Apr 17th 2009, 12:07
Goodluck Malta Red Cross, May God Bless you and bring Lisa back home safely.