EMTignite: ''Preparedness for response: Tools and experiences in simulation exercise"

The EMT Regional Secretariat in the Americas is pleased to invite you to participate in the EMTignite: ''Preparedness for response: Tools and experiences in simulation exercise" which will be held on Wednesday, April 8th, 2026, at 11:00 am EST/WDC.

This EMTignite session will present the Technical Note on the Application of the WHO Manual for Simulation Exercises and highlight the importance of effective planning and management when designing and executing simulations. Experts from the Americas will share their experiences and practical approaches to integrating simulations into response system preparations. The aim is to put procedures into practice and identify gaps before emergencies, disasters or pandemics occur.

Speakers & Topics

Technical Note on the Application of the WHO Manual for Simulation Exercises
Juan Campos, Consultant for the EMT Regional Secretariat for CICOM Strengthening and SIMEX Exercises.

Experience during the management of the CENTAM GUARDIAN Costa Rica 2024 exercise
Walter Fonseca Bonilla, Director of Risk Management at the CNE

SIMEX Exercise to Strengthen Interagency Coordination and Response during COP16
Francisco Jaramillo, PAHO/WHO consultant in Colombia

Languages

This meeting will be simultaneously translated into English and Spanish.

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