Consultation workshop to finalize the learning resource package for community first health responders held

12-13 November | Nagarkot, Bagmati province - The National Health Training Center (NHTC), Ministry of Health and Population (MoHP), and WHO Country Office Nepal held a two-day workshop to finalize a Learning Resource Package (LRP) for Community First Health Responders (CFHR) in Nepal. Over 30 experts from NHTC, National Society for Emergency and Disaster Risk Management, Nepal Red Cross Society, Nepal Police, Armed Police Force, Nepal Army, Good Neighbour Nepal and WHO worked to finalize the draft of the LRP, to be endorsed by the MoHP. The LRP is focused on enhancing the coordination and communication skills of CFHRs with the existing Emergency Care System in Nepal and capacitating CFHRs in basic first aid skills to save lives during emergencies, especially in rural areas, boosting their skills and confidence to promptly handle trauma incidents until professional help arrives. Following the endorsement of the LRP, WHO will launch hands-on pilot sessions, train instructors and expand the program across the country. This initiative is supported by the European Commission.