Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC)

A Health Emergency Operations Centre (HEOC) is a dedicated facility where health officials coordinate responses to health emergencies, such as outbreaks or disasters. It serves as a central hub for gathering information, making decisions, and organizing resources to effectively manage and control the situation. The HEOC ensures that communication among various agencies is clear and timely, helping to protect public health, minimize the impact of emergencies, and restore normal conditions efficiently. It functions as the command center that guides the entire emergency response to ensure a coordinated and swift effort.