Ethiopia has taken a major step ahead in fortifying its emergency response capabilities by way of the implementation of the One Well being Fast Response Workforce (OHRRT) coaching. Organized by key stakeholders together with the World Well being Group (WHO), the UK Well being Safety Company (UKHSA), and the Nationwide One Well being Steering Committee. 

This initiative demonstrates Ethiopia’s unwavering dedication to safeguarding public well being.

Came about from March 20-22, 2024, in Addis Ababa, the coaching introduced collectively over 50 members from nationwide and subnational ranges, representing numerous areas throughout Ethiopia. These targeted capacity-building classes goal to equip members with the required expertise and data to successfully reply to well being emergencies.

Dr. Eshetu Wassie, talking on behalf of WHO Ethiopia EPR Workforce Lead and WHO Consultant OIC, Dr. Patrick ABOK, emphasised the significance of sensible expertise, adaptability, and a dedication to saving lives in constructing a ready workforce.

By integrating One Well being rules, which amalgamate human, animal, and environmental information, Ethiopia is enhancing its surveillance methods and preparedness towards rising well being threats. This collaborative effort underscores the federal government’s dedication to strengthening the nation’s public well being infrastructure and making certain the well-being of its residents.

The OHRRT coaching serves as a testomony to Ethiopia’s proactive measures in addressing public well being challenges. Because the nation continues to put money into emergency preparedness and response, it stands poised to successfully mitigate well being threats and safeguard the well being and well-being of its inhabitants.

Technical Contact
Dr Patrick ABOK
Emergency Preparedness and Response (EPR) Cluster Lead
Dr Mohammed Ibrahim
Technical Officer – One Well being & Zoonoses, EPR
Dr Abiy Girmay Haddis
Surveillance and Early Warning Lead, EPR