Weekly Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Meeting
Meeting Overview
The weekly Emergency Operations Center (EOC) meeting was held this morning at the Somali Regional Health Bureau conference hall. The session was chaired by Mr. Abubakar Sh Aden Ismail, Director of Emergency Management, and attended by advisors, bureau directors, coordinators, technical experts, and representatives from partner organizations.
Agenda and Discussions
The meeting began with a review of last week’s decisions, followed by a presentation of the weekly performance report. Key topics discussed included:
- Polio Vaccination Campaign: Updates on vial collection during the fourth round.
- Malaria: Current situation and monitoring.
- Routine Immunization (EPI): Service delivery and coverage updates.
- Nutrition: Ongoing challenges and interventions.
Leadership Highlights
Director Abubakar Sh Aden Ismail emphasized the importance of timely monitoring, representation in coordinations between RHB and DRMB, and readiness of stabilization centers during drought conditions.
Participation Highlight
Advisors, coordinators, technical experts, and partner representatives actively engaged in discussions, strengthening collaboration among all concerned bureaus. Their contributions reinforced accountability in immunization, nutrition, and emergency preparedness.
Decisions and Action Points
The meeting concluded with agreed actions for the coming week, including:
- Ethiopian Pharmaceuticals Supply Service (EPSS) Monitoring: Follow‑up on different hubs to ensure activities are completed within the scheduled timeframe.
- Stakeholder Coordination: Assign a representative from the Health Bureau to attend the bi‑weekly meetings organized by Disaster Risk Management Bureau (DRMB).
- Nutrition: Ensure local health facilities are prepared to admit severely malnourished children into stabilization centers, given the ongoing drought conditions.
Key message: The weekly EOC meeting reinforced the importance of stakeholder coordination, timely monitoring, and readiness of health facilities to respond to nutrition emergencies.
