The Nagaland Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (NIMSR), concluded a three-day National Emergency Life support on training of trainers programme held at NIMSR, Kohima on 25th March 2026.
The training under the leadership of Director-cum-Dean, NIMSR, Dr. Soumya Chakraborty, successfully conducted a three-day on National Emergency Life Support (NELS) Paramedic Training of Trainers (ToT).
The programme was led by the Department of Emergency Medicine, JPNATC, AIIMS New Delhi, in collaboration with the NELS Centre of Excellence and WHO Collaborating Centre for Emergency and Trauma Care, under the leadership of Prof. Dr. Sanjeev Bhoi.
Altogether, 20 doctors and nurses from across Nagaland participated in the training. The programme focused on strengthening clinical skills, enhancing knowledge, and building confidence among participants to take leadership roles in emergency care delivery in the state.
The training comprised lectures, hands-on skill stations, simulations, megacodes, ambulance exposure, and structured instructor training modules. It aimed at equipping participants not only to effectively manage emergencies but also to serve as trainers in their respective districts.
The sessions were facilitated by Dr. Hannah Chawang and Dr. Sahana Twinkle from AIIMS New Delhi, Dr. Prawal Shrimal from AIIMS Bilaspur, and Dr. Kemba Padu from Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences, Arunachal Pradesh. The training adhered to national standards while being contextualised to address local challenges, particularly in resource-constrained settings.
Given Nagaland’s vulnerability to natural disasters such as earthquakes and landslides, the programme marks a significant step towards developing a pool of trained professionals who will further cascade emergency care knowledge and skills across the state.
                         
(Kazihito, IA)