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Ethiopia: emergency medical teams

This dossier follows the global emergency medical teams meeting in Addis Ababa and documented commitments.

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Where things stand

On 2 November, WHO announced that more than 800 participants are expected on 3–5 November.

Addis Ababa: WHO expects over 800 at emergency medical teams meeting

WHO announced on 2 November 2026 that more than 800 participants from over 100 countries are expected at the global emergency medical teams meeting, scheduled for 3–5 November in Addis Ababa.

Addis Ababa, December 2017. Archive illustration; not the meeting. Ninaras, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized.
Addis Ababa, December 2017. Archive illustration; not the meeting. Ninaras, CC BY-SA 4.0; resized. — Ninaras / Wikimedia Commons — CC BY-SA 4.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ — 25 décembre 2017 ; redimensionnement.

It is the first edition in WHO’s African Region. The programme covers financing, care standards and deployment readiness.

These teams support health systems during disasters, conflicts and outbreaks. The figures are attendance expectations rather than a count of participants already present.

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