National CBRN Emergency Medicine Training in North Macedonia: Strengthening Preparedness and Response Capabilities

13 Mar 2024 - 15 Mar 2024

On 13-15 March 2024, the first National CBRN Emergency Medicine Training took place in Skopje, North Macedonia, marking a significant milestone in enhancing CBRN emergency preparedness and response capabilities in the region. This training, held within the framework of the EU CBRN CoE Project 88 'Strengthening of CBRN Medical Preparedness and Response Capabilities in SEEE countries', organized by the Science and Technology Centre in Ukraine (STCU) in collaboration with North Macedonian CBRN Emergency Medicine Master Trainers and the Public Health Institution “Healthcare Center of Skopje,” aimed to equip healthcare professionals with essential skills and knowledge to respond effectively to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies.
Empowering South East and Eastern Europe (SEEE) partner countries, the EU CBRN CoE Project 88 played a pivotal role in establishing sustainable training systems, providing crucial equipment, and certifying CBRN Emergency Medicine Master Trainers. Focusing on addressing the inadequately trained and equipped medical responders and emergency staff in the SEEE countries, the project provided a collaborative platform for developing and enhancing training capabilities, standardizing procedures, and conducting training programs and exercises to test capabilities.
The training targeted diverse key personnel, including first-line CBRN emergency medicine responders, second-line hospital emergency staff, emergency medical managers, para-medical personnel, and medical professionals. Through a comprehensive curriculum, participants gained expertise in pre-hospital management, hospital-based care, strategic planning, resource allocation, and advanced medical procedures specific to CBRN-related scenarios.
The success of the training lies in its ability to provide practical knowledge through hands-on exercises and scenario-based simulations, mirroring real-life emergency situations. Participants were immersed in an interactive learning environment, fostering knowledge exchange, networking opportunities, and collaboration among CBRN emergency medicine professionals.
Looking ahead, the training serves as a pilot course for North Macedonia, with plans to expand and replicate similar initiatives across the country. Detailed information regarding future training sessions will be provided, offering critical opportunities for healthcare professionals to enhance their skills further and contribute to building resilient and coordinated response systems in their respective countries. Stay tuned for updates on upcoming training opportunities, and join us in strengthening CBRN emergency preparedness and response capabilities in the SEEE region

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