Ten years of implementation of the EMT initiative in the Americas
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2024-12-04Número de documento
PAHO/PHE/CPI/24-0004
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The report shows a decade of strengthening the Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) initiative in the region, led by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO). It highlights key milestones, including the creation of the EMT Regional Group, the development of the Medical Information and Coordination Cell (CICOM) and National Emergency Medical Teams, and the classification of EMTs according to global standards. The report outlines the significant role EMTs have played in various health emergencies, including disasters, outbreaks, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
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