Rural health workforce response to Australia’s recent natural disasters and emergencies, with a focus COVID-19

Overview

Title: Rural health workforce response to Australia’s recent natural disasters and emergencies, with a focus COVID-19

Publish date: 2023

Conference: WONCA World Rural Health Conference

Authors: Nott, S., Colbran, R., Edwards, M.

Summary

Australia has recently been heavily impacted by natural disasters and emergencies including drought, bushfire, floods and COVID-19. The New South Wales Rural Doctors Network (RDN) and partners developed and implemented strategies to support the primary health care response during this challenging time.

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