Tunis:The UAE National Programme for Medical Preparedness and Response, known as Jahiziyah, has initiated the National "Train-the-Trainer" Programme in Emergency, Disaster, and Crisis Medicine. This programme aims to build a network of certified trainers who will operate across both government and private sector entities.
According to Emirates News Agency, the programme is implemented with the help of international academic partners to enhance the skills of national personnel in medical training. It focuses on improving the preparedness of healthcare institutions and first response teams to manage emergencies, disasters, and crises in accordance with international standards.
The initiative targets a wide range of professionals, including physicians, nurses, paramedics, emergency technicians, and those involved in health crisis and disaster management, as well as field response teams. It covers various aspects such as major incident and mass casualty management, medical triage, command and control, response to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear hazards, medical evacuation, hospital preparedness, and health resource management during crises.
The programme combines academic lectures, practical workshops, field training, and advanced medical simulation, equipping participants with skills in medical education, training programme design, scenario management, and competency assessment. This approach prepares trainers to deliver specialised training programmes within healthcare institutions and field settings.
Dr. Adel Abdullah Al-Shamri Al-Ajmi, CEO of the Zayed Giving Initiative and the Jahiziyah programme, stated that the initiative aims to establish sustainable national training capabilities and enhance the health sector's readiness for future emergencies. The programme will enable trainers to pass their expertise to a broader audience of healthcare workers and first responders, thereby expanding the training capacity nationwide.
The programme also leverages international expertise for developing curricula and simulation exercises that emphasize leadership, decision-making, resource management, and coordination during emergencies. Al-Ajmi noted that it will establish a national network of specialised trainers capable of providing standardised training across hospitals, healthcare institutions, training academies, and field response agencies.