The Ministry of Health is advising that it will be conducting a simulation exercise at its facilities, including the Kingston Public Hospital, University Hospital of the West Indies and the Victoria Jubilee Hospital on Wednesday, September 16, 2009 and Thursday, September 17, 2009.

There will be over 150 participants from across all Ministries and agencies as well as volunteers. According to Director of Emergency Disaster Management and Special Services, Dr. Marion Bullock DuCasse “the simulation exercise will play a significant role in preparing the health sector to respond to emergencies and disasters of all nature.”

The exercise will test the capabilities of the various areas of healthcare management and provide the emergency services, first responders and emergency management teams with an opportunity to practice critical prevention, protection, response and recovery functions.

The Ministry of Health is urging the cooperation of patients and members of the public and assures that regular services will not be disrupted.

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