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The purpose of the Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) initiative is to improve the timeliness and quality of health services provided by national and international Emergency Medical Teams and enhance the capacity of national health systems in leading the activation and coordination of rapid response capa ... more
List of classified teams worldwide
During health emergencies, medical expert teams and equipment need to be deployed in the shortest time possible to support response efforts. Being prepared to intervene immediately in health emergencies is crucial in saving lives. The EU coordinates medical missions to respond to infectious disease ... more
Natural Hazards, Vol.121 (2025): 15091-15108
A guidance for medical teams and specialized care teams. This guidance aims to provide a comprehensive framework for the safe and context-adapted coordination, clinical care, operations support and logistics relevant to governments, national authorities, including ministries of health, civil protec ... more
In 2023, the World Health Organization was responding to 72 health emergencies, including 19 grade-3 emergencies which required the highest level of activation, reaching millions of people. The annual report on WHO’s response to health emergencies in 2023 outlines the increasingly critical role of ... more
The aim of the Technical Brief is to offer guidance to education professionals on how to integrate Mental Health and Psychosocial Support into Education in Emergencies programming. An overview of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support activities that can be implemented in Education in Emergencies co ... more
Global consultation report Lyon, France 12-15 December 2023
Les conflits et les guerres ont des effets catastrophiques sur la santé et le bien-être des nations, et ils ont considérablement évolué au cours des dernières décennies. Avec la forte augmentation des crises humanitaires, y compris de la violence urbaine, de plus en plus de gens sont touchés ... more

Emergency medical teams in WHO's Western Pacific Region

Casey, S.T.; et al. World Health Organization WHO, Western Pacific Region (2023) C_WHO
Western Pacific surveillance and response journal: WPSAR Vol.14 No. 6, Special Edition, pp.1-17
Over the last decade, there have been numerous disasters and major emergencies that have profoundly impacted the lives of millions of people worldwide. To support these crises, national and international emergency medical teams (EMTs) are often deployed to assist disaster affected populations. EMTs ... more
Emergency medicine in Rwanda is underdeveloped. Limited training and infrastructure mean that the country has a high mortality rate from acute conditions such as trauma, malaria and obstetric complications. As Rwanda's disease burden shifts, there is a critical need for standardised emergency care. ... more
Les équipes médicales d'urgence nationales constituent la meilleure option pour apporter une réponse immédiate et adaptée aux situations d'urgence touchant directement les populations, tandis que les équipes internationales peuvent contribuer à soulager les systèmes de santé débordés. L'e ... more
National emergency medical teams are the best option for providing immediate and appropriate surge response for emergencies directly affecting populations, while international teams may help relieve overwhelmed health systems. The efficiency and effectiveness of countries and local authorities in mo ... more
ASEAN ERAT Guidelines
This document, a first of its kind, clearly sets out the standards for rehabilitation and provides guidance on building or strengthening the capacity of EMTs in this area.The importance of early rehabilitation for functional outcomes is well documented. Rehabilitation needs can p ... more
This document, a first of its kind, clearly sets out the standards for rehabilitation and provides guidance on building or strengthening the capacity of EMTs in this area.The importance of early rehabilitation for functional outcomes is well documented. Rehabilitation needs can p ... more