Secretariat

The EMT Secretariat, based in the WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, oversees the global classification process of EMTs. A directory of all classified EMTs is held by the Secretariat, to help speed up the mobilization and coordination of quality assured teams in the event of an emergency. The Secretariat also works with EMTs from Governments, NGOs and militaries to improve response, manage the coordination of EMTs, strengthen existing capacities, and develop best practice guidance in areas such as clinical care, logistics and field support, training, emergency management and coordination within EOCs.