The profitable completion of the second cohort AVoHC SURGE coaching in Ethiopia

The World Well being Group Ethiopia is proud to announce the completion of the second cohort of African Well being Volunteers Corps (AVoHC) SURGE coaching in Ethiopia, with 92 contributors, 22 of whom are feminine. The November sixth to December eighth 2023, 2nd cohort coaching, enhanced the nation’s emergency preparedness and response capabilities. That is a part of the hassle below the Emergency Preparedness and Response Initiative, to make sure that every African nation is supplied with data and abilities to answer public well being emergencies inside 24 to 48 hours.

Whereas addressing the trainees, Dr. Mesay Hailu, Director Normal of the Ethiopian Public Well being Institute (EPHI), stated, “The AVoHC SURGE initiative goals to develop in-country groups that may be quickly deployed with technical experience throughout instances of emergency. This system is constructing a community of response professionals who can act swiftly and successfully to guard the well being and well-being of communities by fostering multi-sectoral coordination and integrating emergency rosters. “

The second cohort of trainees demonstrated a dedication to strengthening the capability to deal with public well being crises. They acquired important abilities and data in core emergency response features, together with epidemiology, surveillance, case administration, logistics coordination, and different vital points of emergency responses. 

The coaching program was designed to remodel data into motion. The trainees have the chance to develop into change brokers and make a tangible distinction within the lives of their communities. The profitable completion of the 2nd cohort AVoHC SURGE coaching signifies Ethiopia’s dedication to enhancing its emergency preparedness and response capabilities. The primary cohort of trainees have already been deployed throughout the nation for public well being emergency responses and located to be efficient. A few of the first cohort trainees additionally served as in-country facilitators throughout the 2nd cohort coaching. The second cohort is anticipated to construct upon that basis and take it to new heights. 

Deputy Director Normal of EPHI Dr. Melkamu Abte additionally stated, “The AVoHC SURGE coaching program is a component of a bigger initiative to enhance the capability of all member states to arrange, detect and reply to public well being emergencies. This system goals to contribute to coaching of 3000+ specialists within the Africa Area. Fourteen nations have began implementing the coaching, Ethiopia is main by coaching and certifying 190 specialists in 2 cohorts and the 2nd cohort was 100% funded by means of funding from inside Ethiopia”

The pinnacle of Federal Police Fee Well being principal Division, Commander Dr. Abrham Tefera, stated, “Such coaching strengthens emergency response capabilities, defending the well being of our communities. As change brokers, you can also make a distinction within the lives of our neighborhood.”
The second cohort trainees have been drawn from Amhara, Tigray, Somalia and Afar Areas, Diredawa, Addis Ababa and from numerous sectors; the Ministry of Well being, Ministry of Agriculture, Ethiopian Public Well being Institute, Ethiopian Prescribed drugs Provide Company, Federal Hospitals, Federal Police, and Ethiopian Catastrophe Danger Administration Fee. 

Dr Patrick Abok, Emergency Preparedness and Response Lead, on behalf of Dr. Nonhlanhla Dlamini, WHO’s Consultant a.i, congratulates the second cohort of AVoHC SURGE trainees for his or her dedication and exhausting work. 

The 2nd Cohort is an improved model, following a radical publish 1st Cohort Coaching assessment, what labored, what didn’t work effectively and methods for enchancment, have been recognized and utilized within the preparation and packaging of this 2nd cohort. And the publish coaching assessment train will at all times precede a subsequent cohort to make sure steady enchancment.

The success in completion of the coaching program signifies a dedication to safeguarding public well being in Ethiopia. Preparation for Ethiopia third Cohort of AVOHC SURGE coaching is already commenced as funding is already secured to implement the third and subsequent cohorts. A really large thanks to our companions and donors together with the Pandemic Fund.