Preparation is intense. Medical supplies are not just gathered but carefully curated based on the predicted needs: trauma kits, antibiotics, water purification tablets, vaccines, and specialized equipment like ventilators or neonatal care units. Every piece of gear must be portable, durable, and efficient. In parallel, team members undergo final briefings, review cultural sensitivities, and ensure immunizations and security clearances are up to date. Once deployed, AID teams often work around the clock in field hospitals, makeshift clinics, or even under tents and tarps. In the critical first 72 hours, they focus on triage—sorting patients by urgency, stabilizing the most critical cases, and managing infection control.