Bhubaneswar: The Indian Red Cross Society, with the support of its international partners (IFRC and ICRC), aims to develop a cadre of First Medical Responders at district level through a series of training programmes, enhancing the capacity of the communities to respond to emergency situations.
These volunteers and staffs are being trained and equipped to address the needs of the local communities, providing First Aid, Triage, water, sanitation and hygiene promotion, public health and psychological support. IRCS-Odisha State Branch is organising the First Medical Responder training programme for SDRT/DDRT Members/ Youth/Junior Red Cross Counsellors, Red Cross Life Members & Volunteers of Cuttack, Puri & Khordha districts from 13th to 15th May, 2014. |
