Ohio State Global One Health in partnership with the Ethiopian Public Health Institute (EPHI) facilitated a five-day Public Health Emergency Operations Center (PHEOC) and Incident Management System (IMS) training in Yirgalem, Sidama Region. This is supported by the EPPR-Pandemic Fund through the World Health Organization.
The training brought together 28 public health professionals from woreda, zonal, regional, and national institutions to strengthen their capacity for effective emergency preparedness, coordination, and response. Through interactive presentations, case studies, practical exercises, and tabletop simulation, participants strengthened skills in PHEOC operations, incident management, communication, teamwork, information management, and emergency decision-making. Improved post-training test results indicated increased understanding of key PHEOC and IMS concepts and principles.
The initiative contributes to stronger regional readiness for coordinated, timely, and effective management of public health emergencies in the Sidama Region. This training is conducted through the support of the Ethiopian Pandemic Preparedness and Response (EPPR) financed by The Pandemic Fund.