Australian med staff

Calls by Australian med staff to see Manus Island refugees

The group of eighteen doctors said it is deeply concerned about the refugees' physical and mental well-being, as well as harm being done to the international reputation of Australia.

It says reports of a lack of sanitation, electricity and inadequate living conditions in new refugee facilities on the island, are factors that can exacerbate disease.

The group says it is prepared to conduct the review pro-bono and to nominate appropriate and credible clinicians to help.