Abu Dhabi Hosts 6th WHO Emergency Medical Teams Global Meeting with Record Participation.

Abu Dhabi: With over 1,300 participants from 140 countries, Abu Dhabi today kicked off the sixth World Health Organization (WHO) Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) Global Meeting, marking the largest edition yet and the first to be held in the Middle East. Organised by the Department of Health in Abu Dhabi (DoH) in partnership with WHO and the support of the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP), the meeting reinforces Abu Dhabi's role in global emergency medical preparedness and response, according to the Emirates News Agency (WAM). According to Bahrain News Agency, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of WHO stated, 'EMTs are a vital pillar of the global health emergency corps and have played a pivotal role in developing sustainable, high-quality, and interoperable surge capacities. In a world with complex emergencies and vulnerable communities at risk, the need for EMTs is only growing. This conference is an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences as we advance the World Health Organi zation's EMT 2030 Strategy for building stronger emergency response capacities, both nationally and globally.' During the three-day event, discussions will center on the EMT 2030 Strategy, which aims to strengthen global and regional capacities to respond to health emergencies. National and global leaders in emergency management, disaster medicine, and humanitarian aid will showcase the latest advancements in crisis response, resilience, and healthcare technology. During the event, more than 26 exhibitors, including the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, TASNEEF, Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi, the Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre - Abu Dhabi, and the Ministry of Defence, as well as EMT Solutions, Spanish Agency for International Development Cooperation, Aspen, and Humanity First, will present their latest technologies, innovations, and best practices in emergency medicine, management, and response.