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Cyclone in Mayotte: the Order stands alongside the victims
The Order of Physicians expresses its full solidarity with the population and health professionals of Mahor, and is mobilizing to provide them with its support, in particular through ordinal mutual assistance.
On Saturday, December 14, the Mayotte archipelago was hit hard by the passage of Cyclone Chido, responsible for an unprecedented disaster. The number of victims is still uncertain to this day, but the toll is already very heavy. Considerable material damage has been reported, undermining public, administrative and health services.
The situation of the healthcare system in Mayotte is “very degraded, with a hospital which has been badly damaged and medical centers which are also inoperable”, declared Monday the Minister of Health, Geneviève Darrieussecq. A field hospital is being deployed, and 800 people are expected to provide reinforcements during the week, including 210 medical personnel. Public Health France launched a call for reinforcements from the health reserve.
The Order of Physicians will immediately request its resources and its support service so that doctors can find all the necessary psychological comfort and financial assistance. Support can be reached on 0800 288 038.
The Order of Physicians will also promote the health commitment of doctors from Reunion and mainland France to the aid of the population of Mayotte and Mahorais health professionals. This mobilization will be long-term given the scale of the situation. This action is organized within a partnership between the Interregional Council of the Réunion-Mayotte Order of Physicians and its president, with the ARS of Réunion and Mayotte.
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