RIYADH: The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization, on Monday launched the five-day rapid response team training program for 2022 as part of health emergency preparedness activities.

Participating will be 42 trainees from different health directorates and representatives from all regions of the Kingdom.

The WHO has developed a training package, which includes a set of educational materials and guidance tools to support member states in planning, activating and evaluating the training of rapid response teams.

The program aims to strengthen the readiness systems of member states, provide the necessary support and guidance to implement a sustainable plan, and improve the skills of rapid response teams, qualifying them to work as trainers in the field.

Training will be conducted in an interactive manner that includes lectures and simulations, delivered by personnel accredited by the WHO and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.