MinSalud, WHO and PAHO established the roadmap for emergency care
Photo: Ministry of Health
Published at: 30/09/2026 12:29 PM
With the presence of authorities from the Ministry of Popular Power for Health (MinSalud), the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), the 40-hour workshop concluded this Tuesday in Caracas, where the national road map for the formation of the Medical Information and Coordination Cell (CICOM) and the Emergency Medical Teams (EMT) was defined, mechanisms that will make it possible to coordinate the first health response to emergencies and natural disasters.
During five working days, nearly 60 professionals from the National Public Health System (SPNS) from the Capital District, La Guaira, Miranda and Aragua strengthened their knowledge in risk management. The study tables made it possible to unify the protocols for the timely response of the healthcare network to natural events or health contingencies, in coordination with the National Center for Risk and Disaster Management (CENAGRED).
The activity, according to a press release from the Health portfolio, brought together hospital directors, representatives of the Comprehensive Community Health Areas (ASIC) and the Single Health Authorities of the states served. In addition, technical facilitation was provided by international advisors from WHO/PAHO, who coordinated the practical exercises to evaluate deployment and organization capacity in the field.
Mazo News Team