WHO launches Rehabilitation Standards for Emergency Medical Teams
GENEVAÔÇöEmergencies, particularly sudden-onset disasters, can result in a surge of traumatic injuries that strain health systems and leave a legacy of disability in their wake.
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WHO strengthens capacity of Fiji Emergency Medical Team
As Fiji prepares to enter the Cyclone season, representatives from the Ministry of Health, Fiji National Disaster Management Office, first responders from other government departments and agencies have completed a workshop organized by the World Health Organization.
The workshop was aimed at strengthening the national capacity and coordination of the Fiji Emergency Medical Team.
The training also ensured the Fiji Emergency Medical Team will be formally verified as a World Health Organization assured emergency medical team.
Emergency Medical Team from Costa Rica first in the Americas to receive EMT classification from WHO
The Minister of Health of Costa Rica said that it was an honor for his country to receive this classification, while Dr. Chan stated that the letter represents ÔÇ£very strong recognition of Costa RicaÔÇÖs capacityÔÇØ to respond to emergencies. She expressed hope that Costa Rica will continue to strengthen its capacity, and that of the region and beyond. She affirmed that this is why WHO was created: to help countries respond to emergencies of any kind, be they disasters, epidemics, or another type of crisis.