Believers Church Medical College Hosts Landmark Mock Drill with Government Agencies: Disaster Preparedness
Believers Church Medical College Hosts Landmark Mock Drill with Government Agencies
Strengthening Disaster Preparedness Through Collaboration
In a historic first for India, Believers Church Medical College Hospital (BCMCH) hosted a comprehensive disaster preparedness mock drill in collaboration with the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF), Fire and Rescue Services, and Kerala Police. This groundbreaking initiative, held under the direction of Pathanamthitta District Collector, Shri Premkrishnan S IAS, underscores the growing importance of public-private partnerships in emergency response.
This event was Indiaโs first full-scale mock drill of its kind conducted in partnership with a private healthcare institution, setting a national benchmark for hospital-based disaster management training.
๐น A Global-Standard Exercise
The mock drill was a key feature of United 24, an international disaster management conference that saw participation from prestigious institutions such as Johns Hopkins University and Christian Medical College (CMC) Vellore.
๐ Over 400 participants from medical, rescue, and administrative backgrounds attended the event.
๐ The exercise received international recognition, with global delegates commending the efficiency, coordination, and effectiveness of the drill.
๐น Leadership and Execution
The multi-agency mock drill was expertly led by:
- Shri S. Shankarapandian, Deputy Commandant, NDRF
- Shri K.S. Ajith, Fire Officer
- Shri Unnikrishnan G, Sub-Inspector, Kerala Police (Thiruvalla)
Together, these leaders coordinated efforts to simulate real-world disaster scenarios, ensuring that medical teams, first responders, and law enforcement personnel could work in sync to handle emergencies effectively.
๐น Enhancing Keralaโs Disaster Resilience
During the event, BCMCH Hospital Manager, Reverend Fr. Sijo Panthapallil, emphasized the need for continuous training and preparedness. He announced plans to expand training programs, focusing on:
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Hospital emergency response coordination
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Advanced trauma care preparedness
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Fire safety and mass casualty incident management
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Multi-agency disaster drills to enhance real-time response capabilities
These initiatives align with BCMCHโs vision of strengthening Keralaโs healthcare infrastructure in the face of potential disasters.
๐น Setting a New Standard in Disaster Management
The successful execution of this multi-agency drill proves that collaborative training is key to disaster resilience. With international recognition and government agency support, BCMCH has taken a pioneering step in integrating private healthcare institutions into national disaster preparedness frameworks.
๐ Kudos to the entire team for making history and setting a new benchmark for disaster management in India!
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