{"id":7624,"date":"2024-03-01T13:03:04","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T13:03:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/index.php\/2024\/03\/01\/atmis-medical-officers-undergo-training-on-medical-logistics-in-conflict-environment\/"},"modified":"2024-03-01T13:03:04","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T13:03:04","slug":"atmis-medical-officers-undergo-training-on-medical-logistics-in-conflict-environment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/chezaspin.com\/blog\/atmis-medical-officers-undergo-training-on-medical-logistics-in-conflict-environment\/","title":{"rendered":"ATMIS medical officers undergo training on medical logistics in conflict environment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Thirteen <\/strong><strong>Medical officers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a three-day training focused on providing effective medical support in conflict zones.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The training, backed by the United Kingdom Mission Support Team (UK-MST), aimed to equip officers\u00a0with skills in planning and ensuring a\u00a0sufficient supply of essential medicine and equipment during military operations and handling battlefield\u00a0casualties.<\/p>\n<p>ATMIS Force Medical Officer Lt.\u00a0Col. Dr. Joseph Gwande emphasized the importance of the training in enhancing medical planning and logistics within ATMIS\u2019 tactical area of responsibility. The training, targeting newly deployed medical officers, is part of ATMIS\u2019 efforts to decentralise services for efficient delivery in\u00a0its operational areas.<\/p>\n<p>As ATMIS prepares for phase two of its\u00a0Concept of Operations (CONOPS), which anticipates increased mobility and casualties, Lt. Col. Dr.\u00a0Gwande stressed the need for proactive medical professionals to manage logistics effectively.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMedical logistics and pharmacy are extremely critical for the morale of our troops. Youplay a very pivotal role in ATMIS as it strives to achieve its mandate,\u201d said the ATMIS Force Medical Officer during the\u00a0closing ceremony on Thursday.<\/p>\n<p>Participants expressed gratitude to ATMIS for organising the\u00a0training, recognising its potential to improve medical\u00a0services within the mission\u2019s areas.<\/p>\n<p>Warrant Officer Two Stephen Lodengo highlighted the training\u2019s impact on casualty planning and rationing, while Sergeant Stephen Sifuna\u00a0appreciated its timeliness and significance in advancing the mission\u2019s objectives.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI will now ensure that at my point of service delivery, I have the right equipment,<\/p>\n<p>essential supplies available at the right time so that I can provide quality service to our personnel, and reduce complications and delays in the facility,\u201d said Sifuna, a<\/p>\n<p>nurse at Level Two Hospital in Dhobley.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbc.co.ke\/atmis-medical-officers-undergo-training-on-medical-logistics-in-conflict-environment\/\">ATMIS medical officers undergo training on medical logistics in conflict environment<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kbc.co.ke\/\">KBC<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thirteen Medical officers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have completed a three-day training focused on providing effective medical support in conflict zones. 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