US Embassy conducts multi-organisational medical training in Chattogram

The US Embassy in Dhaka, in collaboration with Bangladeshi Fire Service and Civil Defense (FSCD), Bangladesh Coast Guard (BCG), and Chittagong Port Authority (CPA), launched a comprehensive 'Medical First Responder' seminar in Chattogram.

This initiative, led by the U.S. Civil-Military Support Element (CMSE), will improve coordination and synchronisation among the three organisations in response to port-related crises to protect critical key infrastructure, said the US Embassy in Dhaka.

The week-long training is covering critical life saving techniques for emergency situations, including CPR and controlling massive hemorrhage. 

Instructions include practical exercises, including a mass casualty exercise and prepare trainees to lead follow-on medical training for their respective organizations.

Since 2014, the US government has supported the training of over 25,000 Bangladeshi First Responders.

This includes specialised sessions on topics like 'Swift Water Rescue, High Angle Rescue and Search and Rescue.'  

The Embassy said these programmes reaffirm the US' commitment to bolstering Bangladesh’s self-sufficiency and crisis response capabilities, strengthening regional stability and making both America and Bangladesh safer.