The Integrated National Health Emergency Preparedness and Response Programme (Jaheziya) announced the launch of the first integrated international training program for preparedness, readiness, and response to biological risks and infectious diseases, titled “TAAHAB” (Preparedness).

The programme aims to develop the skills and capabilities of more than 1,000 frontline responders, including healthcare professionals, paramedics, emergency teams, civil defense personnel, rescue units, and field response teams.

The programme is accredited by the European Centre for Disaster Medicine and the Jaheziya Academy, in accordance with the highest international standards and best practices in health security and biological emergency preparedness.

The launch of the programme comes as part of the integrated national initiative for biological preparedness, readiness, response to biological threats, and infectious disease control, known as “Biological Preparedness.” This initiative represents the first national initiative of its kind dedicated to investing in frontline responders through the development of an integrated system for training, qualification, simulation, rapid response, scientific research, and innovation.