Station medical capability continues to be enhanced through 2024–2026 via COMNAP-coordinated protocols — including telemedicine links to home-country hospitals, standardised in-station surgical capability at larger stations, and refined winter-evacuation protocols. Overwintering medical evacuation remains possible only in narrow winter weather windows; most medical issues are managed on-station.
Overwintering staff at all national Antarctic stations.
Primary: Council of Managers of National Antarctic Programs ↗
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