The one i did was organized and run by SOUTHCOMM.
And advanced party had been to each of the host [target] countries months before and organized with the Mins of Hlth what they wanted and what we could provide.
We turned up on the day and did what we could for about a week at a time.
As you might guess it wasn't exactly satisfying for some of the recipients and for many of the care givers. it could have been though, it was a good idea badly executed and I am sure could be improved hugely and to the benefit of all.
There are a couple of pieces written on the COMFORT trip which might cast some light and expand the argument. One is here
www.usmedicine.com/column. cfm?columnID=251&issueID=103 - 21k -
I hope I have posted this properly and not invoked the wrath of Ted