"Preventing Food Poisoning Outbreaks" ... Changwon Special City Conducts Food Poisoning Response Drill

To Establish a Rapid and Accurate
Situation Reporting System on the 28th

Changwon Special City in Gyeongnam will conduct a rapid reporting simulation drill to establish a swift and accurate situation reporting system in the event of suspected food poisoning cases.

Changwon Special City Hall, Gyeongnam.
Photo by Lee Seryeong

The simulation drill, scheduled for the 28th, will involve food poisoning task officers from the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, city and provincial governments, and five district offices. It will follow a preliminary training hosted by Gyeongsangnam-do on the 22nd and culminate in a main training led by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.

The "Rapid Reporting Simulation Drill for Food Poisoning Occurrence" is conducted annually to quickly disseminate information and respond on-site in the early stages of food poisoning outbreaks, aiming to contain the spread promptly. The drill simulates an actual food poisoning incident and involves training on the registration, reporting, and dissemination processes within the food poisoning reporting system.

Additionally, Changwon Special City plans to conduct an on-site response simulation drill within group meal service facilities to strengthen each institution’s capability in performing roles such as epidemiological investigations and specimen collection.

Hong Nampyo, Mayor of Changwon Special City, stated, "Through this simulation drill, we will establish and operate a rapid response system for food poisoning occurrences and do our best to create a safe food environment for our citizens."

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