Civilian–military collaboration in humanitarian crises has been encouraged globally; however, little is known about their diverse ethical viewpoints towards challenging and critical situations, which may cause difficulties the partnership, influence outcomes of mutual activities. The aim this study was to identify diversity decision-making during exceptional circumstances among civilian militar...

To complement our reviews of health plan organization in the civilian managed-care sector and readiness issues in the military sector, we reviewed past reports on the MHS and interviewed senior DoD officials and others who are knowledgeable about military health issues. The past studies revealed a debate on military health system organization that has continued intermittently for five decades. ...

The Department of Defense Dependents Schools (DoDDS) system provides a unique educational experience for thousands of military and civilian dependents living in foreign countries. The blend of military life with a host nation culture creates a challenge for both students and educators. Health education in the international setting provides a social and cultural experience which is not readily f...

The incidence of post-operative wound infections in Belize in 1986 and 1987 was studied. Both military practice in the military hospital and civilian practice in the rural hospitals of the local towns were included. Despite previous misgivings and sub-optimal conditions in the rural hospitals an acceptably low incidence was found in both areas of work.

BACKGROUND Transmission of tuberculosis (TB) during travel is a significant potential infectious disease threat to travelers. However, there is uncertainty in the travel medicine community regarding the evidence base for both estimates of risk for latent TB infection (LTBI) in long-term travelers and for information regarding which travelers may benefit from pre- or post-travel TB screening. Th...

An outbreak of febrile respiratory illness associated with human adenovirus (HAdV) occurred in the South Korea military during the 2014-15 influenza season and thereafter. Molecular typing and phylogenetic analysis of patient samples identified HAdV type 55 as the causative agent. Emergence of this novel HAdV necessitates continued surveillance in military and civilian populations.

A s the United States draws down its military forces from Iraq and Afghanistan and increasing numbers of servicemembers reintegrate back into civilian life, the military health system must identify and treat the physical and mental health consequences of war that can persist long after deployments have ended.

The aim of this paper is to fill the geographical gap in literature about militarization COVID-19 through a comparative exploration how pandemic was handled militarized ways Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia. Drawing from official government military statements, media articles, expert interviews with defense intellectuals, we examine two interconnected areas – that discourse domestic assistance. By...