UNIT-E

Overview

Description

UNIT-E: Ukrainian National Initiative for EMTs. Establish a robust and sustainable National multihazard EMT Network in Ukraine, integrating a WHO-proposed national validation system with digital solutions to enhance coordination and integration within the national Health and Civil Protection systems. This initiative will serve as a model for scaling and expanding national EMT capacities across other countries, strengthening regional and global emergency readiness and response capabilities. Main objectives for project implementation: • Develop and Pilot a National EMT Validation System: Pilot WHO’s National EMT Validation System, integrate it with KIMEP for digital accreditation, and align national EMT capabilities with WHO and UCPM standards for cross-border interoperability. • Strengthen Health Security and Civil Protection Interface in Ukraine: Reinforce coordination between health, civil protection, and disaster risk management authorities under EPW 2.0, institutionalize multi-sectoral cooperation, and enhance real-time data sharing for crisis management. • Enhance Institutional and Individual Capacity for Disaster Preparedness and Response: Develop training programs and exercises, establish links with the Union Civil Protection Knowledge Network (UCPKN), and conduct cross-border training to improve EMT interoperability. • Foster Regional and International Scalability and Collaboration: Position Ukraine as a regional leader in EMT system development, leverage Nordic and Iberia EMT Groups expertise, and align with EU and WHO priorities to enhance disaster resilience. • Develop and Integrate Digital Solutions for National EMT Coordination: Implement digital tools for EMT coordination and validation, apply AI-driven risk assessments for early warning and resource optimization, and create a sustainable digital knowledge hub for training and research.