Nigeria - FSX

The overall objective of the SIMEX is to strengthen preparedness and response capacities of Nigerian Health System against a possible outbreak of yellow fever in an urban setting._x000D_
Specific Objective were to:_x000D_
I. Test the effectiveness of preparedness and response measures of Nigeria in the event of YF outbreak._x000D_
II. Strengthen the capacity of individuals and institutions to carry out planning to improve response to YF outbreaks._x000D_

Thailand - TTX

Objectives_x000D_
The objectives for the simulation exercise include:_x000D_
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• Sharing experiences on :_x000D_
o Emergency preparedness planning process – the challenges of harmonizing various disease specific plans into on comprehensive national emergency preparedness plan, operationalizing/execution of this plan in an emergency_x000D_
o Financing - availability of resources, flow of resources, accountability etc. in an emergency_x000D_

Jordan - TTX

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The exercise objectives were to:_x000D_
1. Advocate for the newly adopted all hazards multi-sectoral response mechanism within MOH and with other relevant partners and stakeholders._x000D_
2. Test/validate the protocols for the activation and operation of the PHEOC, particularly with respect to:_x000D_
a. the role of the Policy Group,_x000D_
b. the new Emergency Response Plan (ERP), including policies, plans and SOPs._x000D_
3. Identify opportunities to improve MOH emergency response capacities and capabilities._x000D_

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.

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