The objective of the visit of the preparedness strengthening team to Rwanda was to ensure that the_x000D_
country is as operationally ready as possible to detect, investigate and report potential EVD cases_x000D_
effectively and safely and to mount an effective response that will prevent a larger outbreak from_x000D_
developing if an EVD case is introduced into the country. The visit identified the next steps required_x000D_
to strengthen preparedness over 30, 60 and 90 days. The particular focus was supporting a country_x000D_

Exercise objectives were as follows_x000D_
• To test plans and procedures for national level response activation_x000D_
• To practice response coordination using IMS at national level_x000D_
Exercise scope_x000D_
As per the realized need for testing coordination this exercise scope will include:_x000D_
- A highly infectious disease outbreak in Tanzania (PHEIC)_x000D_
- Location of the exercise will be at national level MOH, the exercise was at Ministers_x000D_
conference hall

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Goal _x000D_
The goal of the Sim Ex was to practice the national/sub- national components of the emergency response systems in health sector, and their multi-sectoral linkages effectuated to address the local impact especially health concerns under a severe and a fast developing flash floods scenario. _x000D_
Objectives _x000D_
Objectives were to:_x000D_
1. Highlight existing coordination arrangements and capacities in health sector at national and sub-national levels;_x000D_

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_

Objectives_x000D_
The objectives for the simulation exercise include:_x000D_
_x000D_
• 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_

Objectives_x000D_
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_

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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.