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Philippines:Enhancing the Emergency Medical Teams Programme
The Health Emergency Management Bureau (HEMB) of the Department of Health (DoH) of the Philippines, together with the World Health Organization, concluded recently a series of planning workshops as part of the ÔÇ£Enhancing the Philippine Emergency Medical TeamsÔÇØ project. The project aims to reinforce the current emergency response capacity of the agency and ensure timely mobilization of its resources during disasters .
Macao SAR: Introducing the Emergency Medical Teams Initiative
28 March 2017ÔÇöThirty staff members from the Health Bureau of Macao SAR participated in a two day workshop organized by the WHO Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Initiative. This workshop helped brief health professionals on the mechanisms of an EMT response in the event of a disaster or a disease outbreak.
Islamic Republic of Iran: Scaling Up Operational Readiness of the CountryÔÇÖs Health Sector
8 March 2017ÔÇô A mission was conducted by WHO technical teams in Islamic Republic of Iran from 22 to 27 April 2017 to assess and assist the countryÔÇÖs emergency medical team system with the purpose of strengthening the response capacity across all-hazard emergencies. The mission brought together different stakeholders to discuss the most updated global practices and mechanisms.
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.
Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Disaster Situations in the Caribbean
Many publications addressing mental health issues in disaster situations have been produced in the last decade. Nevertheless, the specific reality of the Caribbean, with its limited number of mental health professionals and its high vulnerability to natural hazards, requires material that specifically addresses these characteristics and reflects the latest developments and approaches. This new publication is directed to Caribbean health sector managers, community workers and other disaster and health professionals.
Management of Limb Injuries during Disasters and Conflicts
During disasters and conflicts
Dr Shin Young-soo
Dr Shin Young-soo became the World Health Organization's Regional Director for the Western Pacific in February 2009.
Dr Shin is the first Regional Director for the Western Pacific to come from outside of WHO. He was nominated at the September 2008 session of the Regional Committee for the Western Pacific, and confirmed by the Organization's Executive Board in Geneva in January 2009. He ran unopposed for a second five-year term and was confirmed again in January 2014.