Health ministry enhance national emergency teams
Chea Sokny
THE Ministry of Health, in an effort to enhance emergency medical teams in district and provincial referral hospitals nationwide, has brought together core trainers from all national hospitals. This move aims to bolster the capacity of these teams to deliver high-quality emergency services in local communities.
During a January 12 meeting chaired by Ngov Kang, ministry secretary of state and head of the core trainers, the national plan for emergency training was a focal point. The discussion centred on developing a strategic plan to empower local medical teams.
Kang noted the purpose of the national trainers, stating the need to fortify the capabilities of medical teams across the country. The goal is to ensure the provision of safe and top-notch emergency services to the public.
“Medical teams in district and provincial referral hospitals, once trained, will serve as core trainers. They will extend their expertise to health centres across the country, focusing on primary and safety emergency measures. This aims to enhance the process of referring patients from health centres to district or provincial referral hospitals as necessary,” he explained.
To ensure effective training and positive outcomes, he coordinated a short-term programme led by trainers from all countrywide hospitals. These trainers include experienced professors and physicians specialising in emergency and obstetrics.
Nuth Sambath, president of the
Institute of Medicine, Biology and Agriculture at the Royal Academy of Cambodia (RAC), noted on January 14 that the seventh-mandate government is continuing to enhance various health services. This includes fortifying capabilities in centres, hospitals and the proficiency of medical teams.
Underlining the importance of reinforcing medical teams in district referral hospitals, he emphasised the need to bring emergency health services closer to the people. This, he highlighted, is vital for prompt assistance and plays a pivotal role in lowering mortality rates.
“When medical teams can deliver emergency services promptly, our health services will improve, becoming more efficient in serving the people,” he said.*