Message From Chief, HEDMU/HEOC

Chief, HEDMU/HEOC

Dr. Prakash Budhathoky

Chief’s Message

"A warm welcome to our website! I am delighted to extend my sincere greeting to all our visitors. It is a privilege to have you here, exploring the digital space of the Health Emergency Operations Center (HEOC). HEOC serve as the coordination center for organizing and managing information and resources related to emergency response and is the command center of the Ministry of Health and Population-Incident Command System (MoHP-ICS). In addition to response activities, the HEOC also oversees preparedness and readiness activities at community, pre-hospital, hospital, and post-hospital level, such as development of plans and procedures along with intra- and inter-ministry coordination. It also coordinates with provinces and local level and other relevant stakeholders like health partners, donors, and humanitarian agencies. It further supports the strengthening of the network of hub and satellite hospitals, the Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs), emergency medical supplies, and Emergency Care System, and conduction of orientation, workshops, and trainings, among other things. Many of these activities have been carried out as part of MoHP’s disaster recovery efforts, contributing significantly to bolster our country’s health security. Nevertheless, we are committed to further developing, reinforcing, and sustaining our capacity to mitigate disaster risks, enhance readiness, and respond promptly and effectively to public health emergencies. In times of health crises or disasters, the timely and thorough collection, compilation, analysis, and synthesis of critical situational and operational information, along with the creation of relevant informational resources, are essential for decision support, policy planning, and the development of operational concepts. Our dedicated team of professionals work tirelessly to achieve outstanding results and surpass expectations. Through this website, our goal is to offer integrated and harmonized information. We encourage you to explore the various sections of our site, peruse our information, and don't hesitate to reach out to us if you have any questions or wish to discuss potential opportunities. Your feedback is highly valued, and we continuously strive to enhance our efforts on health security. Thank you for visiting!"