Emergency Health Responder Group Workshop

Organized and facilitated a comprehensive workshop with Emergency Health Responders, focusing on strengthening community preparedness and response mechanisms for climate-sensitive health issues. The workshop included interactive training modules on emergency response planning, early warning dissemination, and first-aid management during climate-induced disasters such as floods, cyclones, and heatwaves. Participants engaged in group exercises, simulation drills, and case studies that highlighted real-life challenges faced in local communities. The initiative emphasized the importance of collaboration between responders, community leaders, and local health institutions, ensuring that responders are better equipped to manage emergencies effectively and build resilient health systems in vulnerable areas.

Picture: Emergency Health Responder Group Workshop

Objectives

• Enhance local emergency response capacity
• Train responders on climate-sensitive diseases
• Improve coordination among community stakeholders

Impact

• 30 Emergency Responders trained
• 3 Upazilas covered
• Preparedness guidelines developed

Skills Applied

Community Mobilization, Emergency Response, Training Facilitation