WHO trains thousands of health care workers in mass casualty and trauma care amid the war - ISS-G20 Laboratorium Repository

WHO in Ukraine has trained more than 6000 health care workers in mass casualty management and trauma care this year amid the war.

Health care workers from over 40 hospitals participated in the trainings, which required specialists to test and develop specific plans and procedures on how to adequately respond to needs amid the ongoing war.

“One of WHO’s key objectives in Ukraine is the capacity-building of health care workers and specialists across a range of health needs according to global best practices,” explained Dr Jarno Habicht, WHO Representative in Ukraine. “The training of health care workers in mass casualty and trauma care is an essential component given the emergency situation we find ourselves in, and we are thankful to our national and international partners for their support.”

WHO has also trained tens of thousands of health care workers in gender-based violence, mental health and psychosocial support, chemical preparedness and laboratory diagnostics.

In addition to trainings, WHO is also providing essential medical supplies throughout the country in response to needs and in coordination with national and international partners.

Since 24 February 2022, WHO has procured more than 2000 metric tonnes of medical supplies, including trauma kits, ambulances, power generators and medicines for chronic and infectious diseases, among others.

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