Gijang County in Busan Conducts 'Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Drill' Ahead of National Sports Festival

Joint Training with Related Agencies
Strengthening On-Site Response Capabilities and Preparing for a Safe Event

Gijang County (Governor Jeong Jongbok) recently conducted a 'Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Drill' at the Chaseong Art Hall in Gijang County Office in preparation for the upcoming National (Disabled) Sports Festival.

Gijang County is conducting a 'Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response Drill' in preparation for the National (Disabled) Sports Festival. Photo by Gijang County

This drill was organized to ensure the successful hosting of the 106th National Sports Festival and the 45th National Sports Festival for the Disabled, as well as to support a safe event free from bioterrorism threats.

The exercise was led by the Gijang County Public Health Center, with participation from the Infectious Disease Control Division of Busan City, Gijang Police Station, Gijang Fire Station, and local medical institutions. It simulated a suspected bioterrorism situation inside the stadium.

The participating organizations responded as they would in a real situation, carrying out the isolation of suspected patients, epidemiological investigations, control and decontamination of contaminated areas, and measures to prevent further incidents. They also reviewed inter-agency cooperation systems and on-site response capabilities.

Governor Jeong Jongbok stated, "Through this drill, we were able to further enhance the region's bioterrorism response capabilities," adding, "We will make every effort to thoroughly prepare for any potential bioterrorism during the National Sports Festival, ensuring a successful event and the safety and health of our residents."

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