Press Launch
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 13-14, 2024 – The Ethiopian Public Well being Institute (EPHI) and WHO Ethiopia will host the 2024 World Emergency Operations Heart Simulation Train (GEOCX), organized by WHO’s Emergency Operations Centre Community (EOC-NET). This train goals to bolster the capability of Public Well being Emergency Operations Facilities (PHEOCs) worldwide to organize for and reply to well being emergencies.
GEOCX 2024 is a large-scale purposeful simulation train involving over 70 Member States from the six WHO areas, designed to check the readiness and response coordination capabilities of Public Well being Emergency Operations Facilities (PHEOCs). By simulating real looking international well being crises, the train allows public well being emergency administration personnel to evaluate their strengths, determine essential gaps, and spotlight areas for enchancment in emergency response, fostering stronger international collaboration and preparedness.
H.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba, FDRE Minister of Well being, Ethiopia: “H.E. Dr. Mekdes Daba, FDRE Minister of Well being, Ethiopia: “It’s each an honor and a privilege for Ethiopia to host this historic international simulation train. Immediately, as we come collectively, now we have a novel alternative to evaluate our present capacities, determine areas for enchancment, and refine our response methods. As we face growing well being challenges, this train is an important platform for strengthening our response methods. Workout routines like this underscore the significance of partnership.”
Dr. Michel Yao, Director of Strategic Well being Operations inside WHO Well being Emergencies Programme. “The GEOCX 2024 simulation gives a novel alternative for Member States to strengthen their emergency preparedness and response techniques, enhancing coordination mechanisms to make sure that PHEOCs are outfitted to ship speedy, life-saving actions throughout crises. It additionally helps determine precedence areas for EOC-NET help to help Member States successfully.”
Dr. Nonhlanhla Dlamini, Appearing Consultant, WHO Ethiopia: “Ethiopia’s position because the host of this train highlights our readiness to confront international public well being emergencies. This occasion reaffirms our dedication to safeguarding well being in Ethiopia and internationally.”
Dr Mesay Hailu, Director Common of the Ethiopian Public Well being Institute (EPHI) “We’re honored to host this important train, which demonstrates Ethiopia’s dedication to public well being safety via collaboration, coaching, and enhancing our emergency preparedness.”
Dr Melkamu Abte, Deputy Director Common for Public Well being Emergency Administration of the Ethiopian Public Well being Institute (EPHI), “GEOCX 2024 is a pivotal alternative for Ethiopia to strengthen our international partnerships, to check our readiness primarily round activation of the PHEOC, and improve the resilience of our public well being techniques.”
Aligned with the Worldwide Well being Rules (IHR 2005), this train helps WHO’s Well being Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Resilience (HEPR) framework, advancing the worldwide well being workforce.