WHO Conducts Training‑of‑Trainers to Boost Yemen’s Border Health Security

On 29‑31 August, the World Health Organization, funded by the Pandemic Fund, finished a three‑day training‑of‑trainers in Aden that brought together health, border‑management, customs, animal‑health and environmental officials. The course covered every core capacity required by the International Health Regulations, from early detection and risk assessment to ship sanitation, aircraft inspection, vector control, water safety, food safety, infection prevention, chemical‑radiological event management, cargo inspection and animal‑movement quarantine. Participants practiced case studies and simulations, reviewed standard operating procedures, and identified gaps and priority actions. The goal is to create a cadre of qualified trainers who will cascade the skills to other points of entry, thereby tightening coordination among ministries, customs, immigration and surveillance teams. With the Pandemic Fund’s support, WHO will keep working with Yemen’s Ministry of Public Health and Population and partners to strengthen surveillance and response, reinforcing national health security.