1.Satellite communications in health emergencies: no longer a luxury
Pierre-Yves Beauchemin ; Eystein Grusd ; Erin E Noste ; Anthony Cook ; Jan-Erik Larsen ; Aristides Poblete Alonzo ; Misheel Enkhdalai ; Sean T Casey
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2025;16(1):66-67
This article highlights the vital role of affordable satellite communications during health emergencies. Drawing on examples from Vanuatu and Tonga, it underscores the importance of integrating satellite technologies into disaster preparedness for effective communication and response.
2.Western Pacific regional engagement in the Emergency Medical Team Global Meeting 2024
Erin Elizabeth Noste ; Anthony Cook ; Jan-Erik Larsen ; Pierre-Yves Beauchemin ; Vannda Kab ; Dulamragchaa Buyanbaatar ; Eystein Grusd ; Sabrina Angela Tayo ; Sean T Casey
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2025;16(2):18-22
This article describes the Western Pacific Region’s participation in the Emergency Medical Team Global Meeting held in November 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Participants from the region actively contributed to various panels, discussions, working sessions and abstract presentations throughout the 3-day meeting, highlighting the increased strength of the Western Pacific to respond to health emergencies.
3.Emergency medical team reclassification in WHO’s Western Pacific Region: continuous learning and improvement of health emergency response capacities
Sean T Casey ; Roy Cosico ; Jorge Salamanca ; Camila Lajolo ; Erin Noste ; Kathleen Warren ; Chandra Gilmore ; Eystein Grusd ; Jan-Erik Larsen ; Pierre-Yves Beauchemin ; Flavio Salio
Western Pacific Surveillance and Response 2025;16(3):05-10
This manuscript details the process and outcomes of emergency medical team (EMT) reclassification in WHO’s Western Pacific Region. EMT reclassification is undertaken approximately 5 years after initial classification, ensuring adherence to published common EMT principles and standards. This report reflects on the first four EMTs reclassified in the Western Pacific Region, detailing the reclassification process and notable outcomes.
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