Operation in Port-au-Prince

In January 2010, a mission took us to one of the poorest countries in the world. In Haiti, aid had to be provided following a severe earthquake. Up to 300,000 people lost their lives in the disaster. The earthquake was the worst in the history of North and South America, and the most devastating earthquake of the 21st century worldwide.

The "biggest challenge" to date

The mission around the capital Port-au-Prince lasted 10 days. "The mission was one of the biggest challenges for the entire team to date," explained I.S.A.R. head Dr Daniela Lesmeister after the mission team returned safely.

Due to the enormous destruction caused by the earthquake, it was not possible to find the victim despite an intensive search using the latest technology and the use of rescue dogs by the Search and rescue teams No survivors were rescued.

Medical use particularly successful

By contrast, the use of the medical teams from I.S.A.R. Germany. Several hundred earthquake victims received medical care and treatment. Some of the people had suffered extremely serious injuries. Many wounds had become severely infected.

However, there were also positive experiences for the team. Two babies were born in the field hospital.