Health emergencies, such as pandemics, natural disasters, but also accidents, complications during pregnancies and acute injuries, can have a devastating impact on communities, especially those that are already vulnerable. Amidst the lessons learned from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the importance of robust emergency services has come to the forefront. Primary healthcare centres play a crucial role as the first line of defence against emergencies in the community, making it important to ensure local health workers are fully equipped and trained to provide effective emergency services to the community and save lives.