Erbil, 10 September 2023: The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I), today concluded the Basic Emergency Care training organized to equip frontline healthcare providers with the essential skills required to manage acute illnesses and injuries in resource-limited settings.

The training focused on improving the outcomes of emergency conditions by providing over 30 participants with the knowledge and skills needed to implement a systematic approach to initial assessments and managing time-sensitive conditions, ultimately saving lives.