U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) conducts medical readiness exercises in Africa every year. These exercises join U.S. Army medical units with partner nation military medical providers for 3-week clinics in Africa. The interface provides U.S. Army medical professionals valuable knowledge of procedures and capabilities for care across Africa. The experience enhances the capabilities of Army medicine for contingencies in Africa and around the world. At the same time, the exchange provides our partner militaries understanding and capability of U.S. military medical providers. The program also provides the opportunity for U.S. and African militaries to strengthen partnerships and promote U.S. interests in Africa.
ZIGUINCHOR, Senegal – Senegal and U.S. military medical personnel will be joined by military medical personnel from Austria and Italy to conduct a multinational Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) in southern Senegal as part of African Lion 2026, strengthening partnerships and improving readiness to deliver care in operational environments.
The exercise, held April 25 to May 8, brings together U.S. Army medical professionals from the...
ACCRA, Ghana – U.S. and Ghana Armed Forces medical personnel are conducting a Medical Readiness Exercise (MEDREX) in Accra as part of African Lion 2026, enhancing clinical skills, strengthening partnerships, and improving readiness in operational environments.
The exercise, held April 20 to May 8, brings together approximately 25 U.S. service members and Ghana Armed Forces medical professionals at the 37th Military Hospital.
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