"We practiced on 96 checkboxes. Turns out that was the easy part — the hard part is the drive to the outbreak."

Ethiopia's Emergency Medical Team Becomes First Civilian EMT in WHO African Region to Earn International Classification

Ethiopia's national Emergency Medical Team became the first civilian EMT in the WHO African Region to earn international classification. It scored 96 out of 96 against the WHO framework, which assesses a team's ability to deploy fast during disasters and disease outbreaks. The designation means the team can now be sent to emergencies beyond Ethiopia's borders.

Source: Ethiopia's Emergency Medical Team Becomes First Civilian EMT in WHO African Region to Earn International Classification — r/UpliftingNews

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