On August 25 and 26 last, the Indian Red Cross Society (IRCS), State branch, organised certified first medical responder training programme for the Red Cross volunteers with a view to enhance their capacity to deliver services during disaster and health emergencies by developing a cadre of certified first medical responders.
The training programme was inaugurated by IRCS State branch honorary secretary Dr Mangala Prasad Mohanty as chief guest, who highlighted about the objectives of the training. Youth Red Cross officer Dr Sarita Supkar gave the welcome address and took a session on Red Cross history, fundamental principles and emblem. 23 volunteers from Jagatsinghpur district participated. DRCB vice chairman Dr Satya Narayan Hota, State level trainer on CFMR Dr Satya Narayan Hota and first aid trainer Dr Bikas Kumar Prasad trained the participants as resource persons.
On November 26, in the valedictory function, Dr Mohanty graced the occasion as chief guest. He congratulated all volunteers for getting such specific training and hoped that Red Cross volunteers would be the first responder in their respective district during any emergency. Certificates of participation were distributed among all participants.