WHO, EMTCC Sudan response 2024
Following a call for international assistance by the MoH Sudan in May 2024 due to escalating healthcare needs, the Emergency Medical Teams Coordination Cell (EMTCC) in Sudan was activated in July 2024. The EMTCC, hosted by the WHO, addresses critical gaps in Sudan's health response by overseeing the deployment and coordination of Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) across the country. The core purpose of an EMT Coordination Cell is to ensure that the overall response of EMTs (both National and International) best meet the excess healthcare needs that are a result of the emergency.
| Country/region | Topic | Period | Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Sudan |
Health
Medical services
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01.05.2024
- 31.12.2024 |
CHF 200’000
|
- Physical trauma and injury due to war,
- MHPSS,
- GBV,
- disease outbreaks,
- emergency nutrition.
- EMTCC coordinators, technical experts, and consultants are in place to provide essential expertise and maintain seamless operations across Port Sudan, Cairo, and Geneva.
- Sudanese MoH EMTs receive comprehensive training to strengthen Sudan's emergency preparedness and response capabilities. EMTCC can finance logistics, travel, venue rental, materials, and facilitator fees of trainings and a workshop in Port Sudan.
- Operational costs for office space, local transport, communications and materials for the team in Port Sudan are paid by the EMTCC. Some of the costs for the Sudan response incurred with WHO in Cairo and Geneva will also be covered.
- World Health Organization
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Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation HEALTH
Sub-Sector according to the OECD Developement Assistance Commitiee categorisation Medical services
Aid Type Core contribution
Project number 7F11479
| Background | The Sudanese conflict has severely impacted access to WASH and health services, with over 70% of health facilities in conflict areas non-operational and two-thirds of the population lacking essential healthcare. A cholera outbreak has spread nationwide, and there is a growing need for protection and medical services, including mental health support, for survivors of sexual and gender-based violence. |
| Objectives | The Emergency Medical Teams Coordination Cell facilitates the efficient deployment of EMTs, builds local capacity, and contributes to a Sudanese health system that is capable of addressing urgent needs during crises. |
| Target groups |
Sudanese MoH services and EMTs who will benefit from improved coordination and support. This will indirectly improve health response for vulnerable populations in Sudan who urgently require emergency health and medical interventions from international and local EMTs to respond to needs in the following areas: |
| Medium-term outcomes |
Overall Objective: Equip the EMTCC with essential resources to support effective day-to-day operations 1. Ensure that the EMTCC at all three levels is staffed with skilled personnel to manage coordination, technical support, and operational planning. 2. Enhance Sudan’s local emergency response capabilities through a National EMT Workshop, promoting skills development, knowledge sharing, and strategic planning. 3. Support the operation of WHO EMT principally in Port Sudan, but also with costs incurred in Cairo and Geneva. |
| Results |
Expected results: Results from previous phases: A 6 week secondment by SHA EG Health medical professional reported needs for operational funding to support the EMTCC in Sudan and EMTCC support services based in Cairo and Geneva. |
| Directorate/federal office responsible |
SDC |
| Project partners |
Contract partner United Nations Organization (UNO) |
| Coordination with other projects and actors | The Ministry of Health Sudan and organisations coordinated by the EMTCC i.e. UK-Med, CADUS, SAPA, Save the Children, NYC Medics, HI, Med Global, RI, Samaritans Purse, The Ethiopian National EMT and Malteser. ICRC and MSFs are not part of the EMT system, but there is close collaboration (eg with MSF-Holland shared space in a hospital and division of tasks) |
| Budget | Current phase Swiss budget CHF 200’000 Swiss disbursement to date CHF 200’000 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 1’177’116 Total project since first phase Swiss budget CHF 0 Budget inclusive project partner CHF 200’000 |
| Project phases |
Phase 1 01.05.2024 - 31.12.2024 (Active) |
