Earthquake Scenario Health Exercise Successfully Completed in Bayburt

A field exercise featuring an earthquake scenario was carried out in Bayburt under the 2026 Local Level Health Group Operation Plan. Preparedness for disasters and inter-institutional coordination were tested in the study conducted under the coordination of the Provincial Directorate of Health.

General Framework of the Exercise

A field exercise with an earthquake scenario was conducted in Bayburt within the scope of the 2026 Local Level Health Group Operation Plan. The preparedness level for disaster situations was addressed in the operations carried out under the coordination of the Provincial Directorate of Health.

Inter-Institutional Participation

Teams from UMKE, AFAD, the Directorate of Security, the Provincial Gendarmerie Command, Bayburt University, and other stakeholder institutions participated in the exercise organized under the coordination of the Provincial Directorate of Health.

Debris Security and Intervention

As per the scenario, necessary security measures were taken around the debris after the earthquake, and joint action and coordination among different teams at the scene were successfully achieved.

Injured Evacuation Practices

During the exercise, practical applications were carried out for the safe extraction of the injured from beneath the debris and their rapid evacuation by medical teams.

Purpose and Objectives

This comprehensive exercise aimed to increase the level of preparedness for disasters and emergencies in the region, strengthen response capacity, and develop cooperation among institutions.