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Conducting drills is one of the most effective methods of preventive protection to achieve the best possible outcome in case of an emergency. Proper planning, adequate preparation and excellent coordination allow us to have optimal operational readiness ensuring the protection of human life.
It is therefore with great pleasure that I attend and welcome the exercise "IPOCRATES 2023", a mass casualty management exercise designed and organised by the Ambulance Service in collaboration with Cyprus Public Transport and with the support of the Trauma Centre of the C.
This operational exercise has the sole objective of assessing at tactical, operational and strategic level the response, cooperation and coordination of the stakeholders and services involved in the response/management of emergency and crisis situations.
This operational exercise has the sole objective of assessing at tactical, operational and strategic level the response, cooperation and coordination of the stakeholders and services involved in the response/management of emergency and crisis situations.
The ultimate objective is to respond to a crisis situation caused by a major road traffic incident with a large number of casualties and mass casualties.
This exercise, as well as exercises at national and transnational level in general, contribute to the identification and improvement of any weaknesses and shortcomings, to the upgrading of the level of coordination between the actors involved in the event of an emergency and to the evaluation of the effectiveness and possible revision of existing action plans. The State Health Services Organisation that undertook this initiative in cooperation with Cyprus Public Transport, all stakeholders and competent Services and the community of Agridia, for their support and hospitality.
The fact of the large participation of the services is a clear indication of the very good cooperation that exists between all of us and the high level of preparedness to deal with any emergency incident.
The state has an obligation to provide such services in emergency and serious incidents and The value of prevention and preparation, as we can easily understand, are guarantees for safeguarding public health.
In conclusion, I would like to thank and congratulate the management and staff of the Ambulance Service for organizing the exercise, as well as for the professionalism and dedication with which you carry out your profession.
I am sure that the exercise "IPOCRATES 2023" will be a complete success.
(DK)
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