Srinagar, August 14 (KNS): Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, in collaboration with the Department of Emergency Medicine, JPNATC, AIIMS New Delhi, and the Disaster Management Cell, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, successfully hosted the first Training of Trainers (ToT) programme for the National Emergency Life Support (NELS) course for paramedics.
The three-day workshop, held from August 12–14, 2025, at GMC Srinagar, brought together 24 senior doctors and nursing supervisors from GMC Srinagar, its associated hospitals, and the Directorate of Health Services Kashmir. The participants were trained and certified in the NELS course, enhancing their skills in emergency medical care.
Prof. Iffat Hassan Shah, Principal GMC Srinagar, emphasised the significance of such training in improving healthcare and patient care systems in the region. “This training will go a long way in enhancing our emergency response capabilities and ultimately benefiting our patients,” she said.
The programme was coordinated by Prof. Dr Mohammad Ommid, Nodal Officer, NELS Skill Centre, GMC Srinagar. Other officials present included Mohamad Ashraf Hakak, Administrator Associated Hospitals GMC Srinagar; Prof.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelDr Hina Bashir, HoD Anesthesiology; Prof. Dr Rakesh Koul, HoD Medicine; faculty members; Medical Superintendent SMHS Hospital; Deputy MS GMC Srinagar; and Medical Officers from GMC Srinagar and associated hospitals.
This initiative marks a significant milestone in strengthening emergency medical services in Jammu and Kashmir, aligning with the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s efforts to improve healthcare infrastructure and services across the country.
The training was made possible through collaborative efforts with the Department of Emergency Medicine, JPNATC, AIIMS New Delhi — a WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care — and the Disaster Management Cell, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government hospitals.
The course faculty from JPN Apex Trauma Centre AIIMS New Delhi — Dr Ankit, Dr Charu, Dr Sooresh, and Dr Hannah — conducted the structured workshop with utmost zeal.
The workshop concluded with a brainstorming session among members of the medical fraternity, fostering renewed enthusiasm for strengthening coordination between stakeholders and enhancing disaster and trauma management approaches.(KNS)