Health workers trained on how to avert disasters

DODOMA: EMPLOYEES from the Ministry of Health have received training on preventing and responding to emergencies, with a special focus on fire safety.

The training was led by the Fire and Rescue Force at the Ministry’s headquarters in the Mtumba government city. The sessions covered different types of fire sources, extinguishing techniques, and prevention methods.

Assistant Director of Nursing and Midwifery Services, Paulo Magessa, highlighted the training’s importance, stating it enhances public servants’ ability to identify risks and use firefighting equipment.

“Staff need to take proactive steps before a situation escalates,” he said.

“They must understand the correct use of fire extinguishers, recognize fire signs, and know what actions to take,” he said.

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Meanwhile, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Ministry of Health, Ms Vivian Boniface, noted during the seminar that the training has equipped her with knowledge on how to avoid fire risks, not just in the office but also at home and in other environments susceptible to fires.

“Indeed, the training provided by the fire and rescue force has helped me understand where to stand when extinguishing a fire, what to consider, and how to avoid dangers both in the office and at home,” she commented.

Earlier during the training, the assistant superintendent of fire clarified the signs of fire and ways to control them, as well as how to seek firefighting assistance.

“We are here at the Ministry of Health with the aim of enhancing our responsibilities to educate about fire disaster precautions to reduce or completely eliminate fire disasters from occurring,” he noted.

During the fire disaster education seminar, the Ministry of Health employees expressed their satisfaction with the training and pledged to be ambassadors in their communities.