First immersive training of the SA-URG project: training and cooperation to better intervene in cross-border emergency situations

Last April 29th and 30th, the University Hospital Center (CHU) of Toulouse Purpan hosted the first training of the European project POCTEFA SA-URG, a major initiative to strengthen the response to emergency and disaster situations on both sides of the Pyrenees. This first training session was held in the unique facilities of the ...

The need for cross-border cooperation in health emergencies: feedback from the bus accident at Porté-Puymorens

On December 1, 2024, a tragic car accident on the RN 320 at Porté-Puymorens put cross-border rescue efforts to the test. A Spanish coach returning from Andorra crashed into a rock wall, killing two passengers and injuring 46 others, including several minors. The ...

Project follow-up and experiences in Navarra

On 27 and 28 November 2014, the SA-URG project partners met at the Navarrabiomed facilities in Pamplona-Iruña in order to carry out a detailed follow-up of the project development. During the meeting, aspects related to the management and communication of the project were discussed, in addition to sharing the progress in ...