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PESHAWAR, Jul 17 (APP):The Directorate General Health Services Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (DGHS KP) in collaboration with National Institute of Health (NIH) Islamabad has successfully concluded a three-day All-Hazard Training for Rapid Response Team (RRT) core and surge members.
The primary objective of the training was to enhance the capacity of RRT members to respond swiftly, effectively and in a coordinated manner during any public health emergency or disaster.
Participants were trained through internationally-aligned modules and hands-on drills ensuring both theoretical knowledge and practical skills were effectively imparted.
Dr. Arman Hakim, focal person for training, acknowledged the enthusiastic participation of the teams and stated: “The Rapid Response Team is an integrated, multi-sectoral force playing a vital role in tackling emergencies and outbreaks in KP. Trainings like this not only boost operational readiness but would also strengthen inter-agency coordination.”
The initiative reflects KP Health Department’s commitment to strengthening emergency preparedness and ensuring timely, coordinated and efficient responses to health threats across the province.