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Busan Metropolitan City to Conduct Training on Crisis Management for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases

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Busan Metropolitan City Mayor Park Heong-joon announced that tomorrow (September 17) at 9:30 a.m., the city will conduct the "2025 Crisis Management Training for Emerging and Re-emerging Infectious Diseases" at the Busan Water Authority, together with representatives from relevant agencies.

The training has been prepared to strengthen the rapid and systematic response capabilities of infectious disease officials, in light of the increasing risk of imported infectious diseases due to climate change and expanded international exchanges, as well as the potential for unexpected outbreaks.

Ultimately, the purpose is to prevent the spread of infectious diseases at an early stage, minimize damage, and reinforce a safety net that allows citizens to feel secure in their daily lives.

Approximately 100 officials from various institutions—including those in health, quarantine, medical services, police, fire, and education—will participate. They will test the effectiveness of the inter-agency cooperation system and confirm their joint response capabilities in the event of an actual crisis.

The core of the training is to strengthen initial response capabilities by examining the entire process of response, including prompt reporting, epidemiological investigation, patient transfer, isolation, and contact management in the event of a suspected case.

This year’s training will be conducted as a simulated exercise based on a scenario involving a suspected case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) occurring within the local community.

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Main Components of the Training

The program will include multiple stages: lectures by infectious disease experts, scenario-based discussion and execution drills, and hands-on practice with PPE donning and doffing.

• ●First, in the [Expert Lecture] session, an epidemiological investigator from the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) will present on MERS cases and response strategies.

• ●Next, the [Execution-based Drill] will simulate the occurrence of a suspected case, allowing participants to practice procedures such as reporting, initial measures, and on-site response.

• ●In the afternoon, the [Discussion-based Drill] will focus on exploring collaboration strategies under crisis scenarios, with each participating agency presenting its role and cooperative measures.

• ●Finally, the [PPE Training] session will provide practical training in donning and doffing Level D protective gear. The training will conclude with a comprehensive review, sharing of results, and presentation of outstanding teams.

Jo Gyuyul, Director General of the Citizens’ Health Bureau, stated:
“As confirmed during the global COVID-19 pandemic, responding to emerging infectious diseases requires close cooperation between local governments, medical institutions, and related agencies. Through this training, we will further strengthen our city’s crisis management capabilities and continue to do our utmost to ensure that citizens can feel safe from infectious diseases.”