Officials and trainees during the National Emergency Life Support Training of Trainers held at NIMSR in Kohima. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, March 25 (MExN): The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR) on Wednesday concluded a three-day National Emergency Life Support (NELS) Training of Trainers (ToT) programme, aimed at building a cadre of skilled professionals to strengthen emergency care across the state.
The programme, held at NIMSR in Kohima, was led by the Department of Emergency Medicine, JPNATC, AIIMS New Delhi, in collaboration with the NELS Centre of Excellence and the WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care. It was conducted under the leadership of Prof Dr Sanjeev Bhoi.
A total of 20 doctors and nurses from across Nagaland participated in the training, which focused on strengthening clinical skills, enhancing knowledge, and building confidence for leadership roles in emergency care delivery, according to a DIPR report.
The initiative was carried out under the leadership of NIMSR Director-cum-Dean, Dr Soumya Chakraborty.
The training comprised lectures, hands-on skill stations, simulations, megacodes, ambulance exposure, and structured instructor training modules. It aimed at equipping participants not only to effectively manage emergencies but also to serve as trainers in their respective districts.
The sessions were facilitated by Dr Hannah Chawang and Dr Sahana Twinkle from AIIMS New Delhi, Dr Prawal Shrimal from AIIMS Bilaspur, and Dr Kemba Padu from Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Arunachal Pradesh. The training adhered to national standards while being contextualised to address local challenges, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
Given Nagaland's vulnerability to natural disasters such as earthquakes and landslides, officials said the programme marks a significant step towards developing a pool of trained professionals who will cascade emergency care knowledge and skills across the state.
