Health professionals in the local area have received training to enhance their response to public health emergencies. The one-month intensive training was provided by the Ethiopian Public Health Institute with support from the World Health Organization and funding from the Pandemic Fund. The training equipped participants with knowledge and practical skills to detect and respond to disease outbreaks.

This initiative is part of efforts to build a skilled emergency workforce that can respond to health emergencies within the country and beyond. Further details about the training and its objectives are available from the source. The training is seen as a step towards developing a strong emergency workforce, with the Director General of the Ethiopian Public Health Institute highlighting the country's commitment to this goal.