Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Cook Islands, Fiji, French Polynesia, Guam, Hong Kong SAR (China), Japan, Lao People's Democratic Republic, Macao SAR (China), Malaysia, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (federated States Of), Mongolia, Nauru, Ne

PURPOSE_x000D_ _x000D_ The purpose of the exercise is to strengthen and maintain the functions of National IHR Focal points across the region and to improve communication between the NFP’s and the WHO Duty Officer team. Regular ‘IHR Crystal’ exercises have been conducted almost every year since 2008 and these have been steadily adapted and improved. The exceptions were in 2009 and 2013, when resources were instead directed to real life events – H1N1 and H7N9 respectively.

Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, Switzerland, United Republic Of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe - TTX

• Participants were unanimous that simulation exercises are relevant to assessment and to enhance public health emergency preparedness and response capacities._x000D_ • Participants called on WHO and partners to support the planning and conduct of simulation exercise at the national level for SADC countries in the months to come._x000D_ • Constructive feedback on the exercise package was received, including the need to develop material specifically grounded in the African context.

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