Simulation exercise, Alphaland - Bethaland

ABSTRACT

This simulation exercise was an essential part of the training course on health emergencies in large populations which brought together a selected group of experienced health personnel who may be called to deal with disaster situations. Based on a hypothetical refugee emergency situation, The exercise was designed to encompass the following topics Identification of needs, definition of priorities,establishment of strategies for action, communicable diseases, nutrition, curative care, development projects, Epidemiology, use of local resources, protection, and environmental health. A list of the selected participants and their sponsoring agencies is included