Papua New Guinea - TTX

The simulation exercise aims_x000D_
1. To test the surveillance, response and risk communication in the framework of the APEC_x000D_
meeting and focusing on Public Health Emergency Response_x000D_
2. To identify the gaps in surveillance and response that need to be filled_x000D_
3. To recommend solutions to issues identified

KEN,TZA - Conducted

The purpose of the cross border TTX was to assess and further enhance the level of outbreak preparedness in the East African region in particular focusing on the one health approach. National emergency preparedness and response plans, the regional contingency plan, the regional risk and crisis communication strategy (draft) were validated. Standard Operating Procedures were also examined.

Kyrgyzstan - TTX

Goal _x000D_
The goal of the Sim Ex was to practice emergency response systems in the southern oblasts of Kyrgyzstan for high risk natural hazard such a flash flood and landslide, and bring stakeholders from different sectors together to understand and address critical challenges to health protection and identify gaps, application and obligations as to IHR (2005). _x000D_
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Objectives _x000D_
Objectives were to:_x000D_
1. Highlight existing coordination arrangements and capacities in health sector in the southern region of Kyrgyzstan;_x000D_

ZWE - Conducted

The purpose of the workshop was to introduce the participants to the management of different types of simulations exercises and to provide them with an opportunity to review their roles and functions in the context of an infectious disease outbreak._x000D_ _x000D_ Through the exercise, participants reviewed the processes involved in event detection, verification and investigation and response._x000D_ _x000D_ More specifically, the objectives were:_x000D_ _x000D_ 1. Train on the planning, development, running and evaluation of different types of simulation exercises_x000D_ 2.