Press ReleaseAddis Ababa, Ethiopia, November 13-14, 2024 – The Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) and WHO Ethiopia will host the 2024 Global Emergency Operations Center Simulation Exercise (GEOCX), organized by WHO’s Emergency Operations Centre Network (EOC-NET). This exercise aims to bolster the capacity of Public Health Emergency Operations Centers (PHEOCs) worldwide to prepare for and respond to health emergencies. By simulating realistic global health crises, the exercise enables public health emergency management personnel to assess their strengths, identify critical gaps, and highlight areas for improvement in emergency response, fostering stronger global collaboration and preparedness. Dr. Mekdes Daba, FDRE Minister of Health, Ethiopia: "It is both an honor and a privilege for Ethiopia to host this historic global simulation exercise. Dr. Nonhlanhla Dlamini, Acting Representative, WHO Ethiopia: "Ethiopia’s role as the host of this exercise highlights our readiness to confront global public health emergencies.

Source: Ethiopian News November 13, 2024 22:19 UTC