PEER South Asia

Building emergency response capacity in South Asia since 1998, implemented by the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) with funding support from the USAID.

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In rural #Bangladesh, only 1.1 doctors per 10k people posed challenges for medical staff during the pandemic. Dr. Ramim credits HOPE for supporting his mental health during isolation and enabling him to act swiftly. https://t.co/nCSCVNWGJA 🇧🇩

#SERBDiaries #ReshapingBangladesh

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Dr. Ramim links the need for decisive and systemic action to curb COVID-19 spread. TFI supported him during the pandemic and enabled cooperative efforts with peers during meetings.

Read more: https://t.co/nCSCVNWGJA #SERBDiaries #ReshapingBangladesh

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Bangladesh faces a significant gap between sanctioned and filled health worker positions.
Dr. Rehana discusses how HICS improved DRM efficiency by integrating the capabilities of hospital staff. 🇧🇩

Read more: https://t.co/nUBmjkJpba

#SERBDiaries #ReshapingBangladesh

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Diagnosed for Learning! 🇧🇩

Dr. Akhter connects the HOPE training with a more insightful approach to COVID-19.
Read more about her inspiring journey in medicine:
https://t.co/nUBmjkJpba

#SERBDiaries #ReshapingBangladesh

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Preparedness in Practice! 🇧🇩

Around 100 patients were transferred to other hospitals due to timely triage during the 2019 fire at ShSMCH. Mr. Alam shares his source of confidence amidst devastation.

Read more: https://t.co/MLfy3oKUAA
#SERBDiaries #ReshapingBangladesh

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Dr. Sarker's team at ShSMCH updates their emergency plan regularly post-2019 fire incident, allowing them to handle emergencies effectively. He proposed a response system and refresher courses to maintain preparedness. #SERBDiaries #ReshapingBangladesh
https://t.co/MLfy3oLsq8

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Preventable diseases like cholera become deadly after disasters, but with preparation, they don't have to be a death sentence. PEER accelerates change through preparedness to prevent loss of life due to sanitation crises after disasters. #WorldWaterDay #WaterAction

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In 2019, a fire trapped 1,000 patients in ShSMCH, but the hospital was prepared, and all patients were safely evacuated with no casualties thanks to 70 SERB-trained professionals. 🇧🇩

Learn from ShSMCH's example: https://t.co/MLfy3oKUAA
#SERBDiaries #ReshapingBangladesh

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Recent HOPE training introduced a new perspective for disaster management in #Maldives and #Bhutan. Attendees learned about handling different kinds of hazards and injuries caused by it. Selected participants will undergo instructor training to share their new skills with others.

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"With 70% of the health sector's budget going toward hospitals, it is vital to prepare it for hazards. You can become the beacon of change to develop resilient healthcare in Bhutan,” Mr. John Abo, Technical Lead, @ADPCnet encouraged the participants during HOPE pilot in #Bhutan.

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“Integrating courses like HOPE is crucial for reducing disaster losses. With this knowledge of DRM, all participants will approach their work with a fresh perspective”, Mr. Pemba Wangchuk, The Acting Secretary, @MoHBhutan said while concluding HOPE Pilot training in #Bhutan. 🇧🇹

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Women in disaster response are breaking structural and social barriers across the world.

PEER supports these resilient women in building a global community to #EmbraceEquality! #IWD2023
Source: @pesrescue1122

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"Hospitals are the first line of defense in responding to disasters, as we've seen from past events in Turkey and Nepal. They need to remain functional and ready to respond", Mr. John Abo, Technical Lead, @ADPCnet adds while introducing PEER during the HOPE training in #Bhutan.

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#Bhutan 🇧🇹 is now the 14th country to join the HOPE community. "As we pilot HOPE, we're thrilled to welcome Bhutan as the newest member of our PEER community," says Dr. Pradeep Vaidya, Asst. Dean at @tu_information and the course coordinator for the training. @MoHBhutan @kgumsb

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"HOPE can be a game-changer in building the capacity of health workers to manage disasters and public health emergencies," says Ms. Deki Yangzom from @MoHBhutan, while inaugurating the HOPE training in #Bhutan. @kgumsb
Stay tuned for more updates! #PEERTraining

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Exciting day in #Bhutan! 🇧🇹
Day 1 of the HOPE pilot course in Thimphu has begun with 21 doctors and senior hospital officials joining in. They're eager to enhance their disaster response capacity and learn the basics of DRM for the health sector. @MoHBhutan @kgumsb

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Starting the first Hospital Preparedness for Emergencies (HOPE) Course in Bhutan in partnership with the Ministry of Health, Khesar Gyalpo University of Medical Sciences of Bhutan ( KGUMSB) and the Department of Local Governance and Disaster Management ( DLGDM). #HOPE #PEER

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As an initiative to expand PEER in #Bhutan, the course will sensitize health officials in DRM and explore prospects for its wider implementation. Ms. Deki Yangzom from @MoHBhutan
says "It will help understand the landscape and pave the way to embed HOPE into the health sector."

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Exciting news! 🇧🇹 PEER partners with Bhutan's @MoHBhutan and @kgumsb to pilot the first HOPE course in the country. To ensure participants receive expert guidance, 7 trainers from Nepal will lead the training. #PEERTraining #bhutan

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23 doctors and other hospital officials learnt crucial skills on managing patients in emergencies during HOPE training in #Maldives 🇲🇻. It focused on lessons essential for ensuring that healthcare professionals can handle mass casualty events. #PEERTraining @ndmamv @HPA_MV @mohmv