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Preparing for “The Big One” through Strengthened Coordination of Emergency Medical Teams
When a health emergency situation occurs, rapid response saves lives. The prompt humanitarian response and effective coordination of emergency medical personnel is especially crucial during the first three to five days of the emergency.
The Pacific’s first international Emergency Medical Team is ready to go
13 May 2019, Suva, Fiji—The World Health Organization (WHO) says Fiji’s Emergency Medical Assistance Team (FEMAT) is ready for international deployment, becoming the first team in the Pacific islands with this unique capability.
Verified as a Type 1 Fixed Emergency Medical Team (EMT), FEMAT is now able to respond domestically and across the Pacific, providing a broad range of medical and emergency services for up to 100 patients per day.
EMT Request for Assistance: Papua New Guinea
Papua New Guinea (PNG) is currently experiencing a surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide since February 2021 with most new cases reported from the National Capital District (NCD). As of 18 March 2021, a total of 2790 confirmed cases including 36 deaths have been reported. Fourteen of these deaths have been reported since the beginning of March 2021. The total number of reported cases and deaths are likely significantly underreported due to poor reporting and very limited testing across the country.
The PacificÔÇÖs first international Emergency Medical Team is ready to go
13 May 2019, Suva, FijiÔÇöThe World Health Organization (WHO) says FijiÔÇÖs Emergency Medical Assistance Team (FEMAT) is ready for international deployment, becoming the first team in the Pacific islands with this unique capability.
Verified as a Type 1 Fixed Emergency Medical Team (EMT), FEMAT is now able to respond domestically and across the Pacific, providing a broad range of medical and emergency services for up to 100 patients per day.
New WHO Regional Director meets Pacific leaders, communities, highlights climate change, noncommunicable diseases, emergencies as priorities
The new World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director for the Western Pacific Dr Takeshi Kasai this week met with leaders, partners, and communities in the Pacific to discuss critical health challenges and solutions.
Paving the way for the first Type 1 Emergency Medical Team in Macao SAR, China
The Macao China Emergency Medical Team conducted their first team member training course in an effort to strengthen its capabilities as it goes through the process of international classification. The Macao Health Bureau conducted the course with support from the World Health Organization Emergency Medical Team Initiative, the Australian Medical Assistance Team, and the humanitarian consultancy firm, Training in Aid.