🌍 Just days after the endorsement of the EMT Regional Action Plan by all 53 Member States during #RC74, I'm thrilled to join the WHO Regional Office for Europe team in Abu Dhabi at the Global EMT Meeting #EMTGM to discuss and advocate for this plan with the global EMT community.
The EMT Regional Action Plan is a blueprint for empowering every country in the WHO European Region with the capacity to save lives, protect communities, and strengthen resilience against future crises.
In the plan, we emphasize the importance of creating an "enabling environment" for national EMTs to thrive. This means securing financial and in-kind support, adopting policies that integrate EMTs seamlessly into health systems, and fostering a whole-of-government approach to their establishment - all while keeping them a visible, prioritized part of national preparedness.
Yes, it's as challenging as it sounds! But with strong advocacy and collaboration at every level, we can make this vision a reality 🙌🏻