Polish Medical Mission at the EMT Global Meeting 2026

From 3 to 5 November 2026, the EMT Global Meeting 2026 will take place in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This international event will focus on the development of Emergency Medical Teams (EMTs) and strengthening preparedness to respond to emergencies. The Polish Medical Mission (PMM) will be represented by Ewa Piekarska-Dymus, President of the PMM Management Board.

The event will bring together representatives of medical teams, public institutions, humanitarian organisations and the scientific community. Participants will exchange experiences and discuss standards of quality of care, team preparedness and the coordination of medical assistance.

Taking part in the meeting will provide an opportunity to gain knowledge that will support the further development of the Polish Medical Mission’s emergency medical team, as well as to establish and strengthen cooperation with the international EMT community. Following the event, key findings and experiences will be shared with the team’s management and medical staff.

Polish Medical Mission Emergency Team (PMM EMT) is a specialised emergency medical response team operating within the Polish Medical Mission in accordance with World Health Organization (WHO) standards.

The team is part of the international response system for natural disasters, armed conflicts and humanitarian crises. Its mission is to provide immediate medical assistance and strengthen local healthcare systems through training and the transfer of skills.

The Polish Medical Mission’s participation in the event is carried out as part of the public task entitled “Members of the Polish Medical Mission Emergency Team as Participants in the WHO Global Emergency Medical Teams Meeting”.

The task is funded by the Civil Society Development Support Fund under the Government Programme for the Development of Civil Society Organisations for 2018–2030 (PROO), Priority 5. The grant covers the costs of air travel, accommodation and entry visas.

Funding amount: PLN 10,000.00.

Agreement No.: 73/PROO/5/2026.

Funded by the National Freedom Institute – Centre for Civil Society Development under the Government Programme for the Development of Civil Society Organisations for 2018–2030 (PROO).