Saudi Arabia Military Medical Services hosted the first Multinational Medical Response Training in partnership with the United States Central Command (CENTCOM) Command Surgeon from Feb. 11-13, in Riyadh.
USCENTCOM Command Surgeon U.S. Army Col. Larry McCord said : “This inaugural event’s purpose is to create an enduring regional medical disaster response framework that enhances stability and collaboration throughout the region,”, adding “ “I believe this will be the first of many iterations of medical cooperation and training that builds relationships and strengthens our bonds.”
The initiative funded by the Overseas Humanitarian Disaster and Civic Aid (OHDACA) appropriation, establishes an emergency response plan to foster strategic medical partnerships.
The biennial event featured speakers, workshops, exhibit displays, and a capstone field training exercise showcasing emergency medical readiness and humanitarian aid and disaster relief operations.
More than 1000 healthcare professionals from 20 partner nations participated in establishing this foundational medical training to promote collaborative medical responses through bilateral and multilateral partnerships.