Singapore, April 7 -- World Athletics, through its Health and Science Department, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Thailand National Institute for Emergency Medicine (NIEM).

The national agency is responsible for overseeing and developing emergency medical services in Thailand. It provides training and certification programmes for healthcare professionals, ensuring high-quality pre-hospital and in-hospital emergency medical care. NIEM plays a crucial role in advancing emergency medicine and disaster response preparedness within Thailand and across Southeast Asia.

In recent years, the World Athletics Health and Science Department, through its World Academy for Endurance Medicine, has developed a comprehensive theor...