Health workers throughout Fiji’s Western Division are enhancing their preparedness for disease outbreaks with a comprehensive three-day Divisional Outbreak Response Training (DORT). This initiative is timely as the region approaches its high-risk wet season, aimed at safeguarding communities from potential health threats.
The annual training program gathers a diverse group of frontline health professionals, including doctors, nurses, laboratory technicians, health inspectors, and public health officers from various health facilities in Sigatoka, Nadi, Rakiraki, Tavua, Lautoka, and Ba. By working as a coordinated unit, the participants are honing their abilities to detect and manage communicable disease threats promptly, particularly those that may arise from heavy rainfall and flooding conditions.
This workshop is a collaborative effort facilitated by the Fiji Centre for Disease Control, in conjunction with the Environmental Health Unit, and receives critical technical support from the World Health Organization. The training sessions emphasize practical outbreak response strategies, addressing key areas such as enhancing disease surveillance, analyzing health data, conducting accurate laboratory testing, improving clinical care, and executing effective public health measures.
One significant outcome of this training is the creation of tailored outbreak response plans specific to the Western Division. These plans are strategically developed to ensure rapid decision-making and improved coordination during health emergencies, thereby enhancing the region’s readiness to tackle emerging infectious disease risks. The proactive steps taken through this training reflect a strong commitment to public health and community safety in the face of changing environmental conditions.
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