Malaysia - TTX
To test the current disarter response plan of the Ministry of Health
To test the current disarter response plan of the Ministry of Health
EVD Drill
Ebola - TTX
Mass gathering TTX
Unknown - TTX
EVD Preparedness_x000D_ SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:_x000D_ i. To test preparedness and response capacities and functionality of the EVD technical working groups at the National and sub national levels._x000D_ ii. To test the coordination linkages and synergies between the different technical working groups (TWGs)_x000D_ iii. To validate the existing response mechanisms and identify areas within the preparedness plans and standard operating procedures that may require revision and strengthening. _x000D_
Pandemic Influenza
EVD Preparedness (TTX and series of drills)_x000D_
Purpose_x000D_
To test the readiness of the health system in Tanzania to manage imported cases of Ebola through the testing of systems, procedures and mechanisms that support effective response and to identify ongoing training needs_x000D_
Scope_x000D_
The exercise programme consisted of two distinct parts:_x000D_
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EVD Preparedness
Specifically, the exercice was to assess:_x000D_
how the healthcare workers at the Nsawam Government Hospital and the Municipal Health Administration will follow laid down protocols and standard operating procedures to contain a simulated public health event_x000D_
the activation, response and coordination of the trained RRT to public health emergencies_x000D_
how existing structures would be utilized in managing the simulated outbreak