EU Health Preparedness Training Course on Emergency Operations and Response: prevention, preparedness and response (PPR) planning 

This course will be held twice in 2025. 

During the application process, please select your preferred session:  

• Den Haag, the Netherlands: 14 - 15 April 2025
  • Venue and accommodation: Hotel NH Den Haag
• Lyon, France: 19 - 20 May 2025 

Application and selection process: Please apply only if you are certain that you will participate. By applying, you confirm that you have the approval of your department. The selection of participants will be carried out in coordination with the applicants. Participants will be informed accordingly. Please note that individuals nominated by their country will receive priority access to the trainings, and remaining spots will be allocated based on availability.

Application Deadline:

• 14 March 2025 for EUPT in The Hague 
• 6 April 2025 for EUPT in Lyon 

Logistics for both training courses 

Arrival: Participants are expected to arrive the evening before the training starts (13 April for the Netherlands and 18 May for France).  

Welcome reception: Participants are invited to an informal welcome reception on the evening before the training begins, scheduled for 19:00 local time. To help us plan accordingly, our event managers will check in with participants in advance to confirm attendance.

Venue and accommodation: Details will be provided closer to the event.

Flights: Event managers will contact registered participants to coordinate flight bookings and will take care of all flight arrangements. 

Costs: All costs, including accommodation, meals, and travel, will be covered by the EPIC11 project. Please check the Reimbursement Policy. 

About the course 

The Emergency Operations and Response training course brings together key aspects of emergency preparedness, planning, and response at both national and cross-border levels. It equips participants with the essential skills to manage health-related emergencies and disasters effectively. Emphasising harmonised, evidence-based approaches, the course focuses on developing and implementing prevention, preparedness, and response (PPR) plans that operate across sectors and borders.

Participants will explore cross-border collaboration strategies, including international agreements, regional coordination mechanisms, and bilateral and local frameworks. The course highlights multi-sectoral and cross-border coordination enhancing risk assessment, action prioritisation, and evaluation of PPR efforts, ultimately strengthening national and regional preparedness.

Through interactive workshops, scenario-based exercises, and real-world case studies—including lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic—participants will engage in hands-on learning. They will develop practical skills to contribute to PPR activities, establish effective coordination and communication mechanisms, and design comprehensive PPR agreements, while fostering trust and building sustainable partnerships.

Participants 

This course is designed for policymakers, public health professionals, and disaster management experts, equipping them with the skills to lead multi-sectoral and cross-border PPR initiatives. By the end of the course, participants will be well-prepared to strengthen collaboration and reinforce preparedness systems, ensuring effective and resilient emergency and disaster response capacities.

Overview of EU Preparedness Trainings in 2025