Farrukh Seir, Mumtaz Sukhera.
Medical support in Earthquake disaster - 2005.
Pak Armed Forces Med J Jan ;56(4):394-401.

The military serves to defend and protect the nation, but in extensive natural disasters the military is invariably the first responder owing to its befitting field training and infrastructure. At about 08:43 AM on 8th Oct 2005, a massive Earth Quake measuring 7.6 on the Richter scale hit the Azad Jammu and Kashmir and northern parts of North West Frontier province causing colossal loss of life and property. The immediate impact of the earthquake was so severe, that it badly damaged the existing infrastructure especially roads/ communication and public services including health sector, to an extent which was beyond comprehension. The initial damage remained obscure due to communication disruption and once the enormity of devastation unfolded, government and in particular the army and other NGOs/ Volunteer Groups responded to the situation and started the relief operations. The earthquake was followed by forceful hailstorm and torrent rains in most of quake hit areas; adding up to the plight of effected populace which was seeking refuge in open. This is a review article.

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