What does a global humanitarian response to COVID-19 look like? Dr. Solomon Kuah and Trevor Rhodes from the International Medical Corps shed light on the agency's response to the novel coronavirus both domestically and abroad. From preparedness to response and recovery, they disclose what it takes to lead an effective response leveraging local healthcare capabilities, training, and a humanitarian spirit.

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Guest Bios
Solomon Kuah MD, MPH, is specialty trained in clinical emergency medicine and sub-specialty trained in international emergencies and public health from Columbia University, NYC. He has worked in the field for over 10 years, responding to high-level humanitarian emergencies such as conflict, outbreaks and natural disasters, including Ebola in 2014, where he spent over 3 months running several Ebola isolation units throughout Sierra Leone at the peak of the epic-curve.

Trevor Rhodes currently serves as the North America Programs Manager for International Medical Corps, where his primary focus is the development of emergency response capabilities within the United States and its territories. Trevor is a member of the organization’s Emergency Response Unit. Prior to joining International Medical Corps, he worked for the Los Angeles County Public Health Department’s Emergency Preparedness and Response Division where he developed catastrophic response plans for chemical, biological, nuclear, and radiological threats to county’s population of 13 million. Prior to his service with the county he was the Disaster Program Manager for Los Angeles County’s Community Clinic Association for three years, developing the systematic emergency response capabilities of the primary care medical sector. Additionally, Trevor has worked for the American Red Cross, the City of LA’s Emergency Management Department, and the city of Santa Cruz. He holds a Master’s degree in Emergency Management.

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