Nepal Mediciti Hospital to Host First Advanced Training in Retrieval Medicine in Collaboration with Scotland's EMRS

Kathmandu. Nepal Mediciti Hospital is set to organize the country's first advanced training program in international-standard 'Retrieval Medicine'. In collaboration with Scotland's Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (EMRS), the hospital is launching the 'Advanced Training and Training for Trainers Program in Retrieval Medicine'. This program, running from Chaitra 23 to 27, aims to mark a new milestone in the safe transfer service for critically ill patients in Nepal.

Dr. Sanjay Karki, Head of Emergency and High Altitude Services at the hospital, informed that the training will focus on how to safely transport critically ill patients to the hospital, especially during helicopter rescues (airlifts). The training will include practical exercises (mock tests) on safe patient transfer, management, proper positioning inside the helicopter, and the treatment procedures carried out during the journey.

Specialist trainers from Scotland will provide direct instruction during the five-day program. Furthermore, renowned physicians from Switzerland, India, and Japan will present their experiences and global practices in this field. The hospital stated that approximately 30 specialist health workers involved in emergency medical services from prestigious government and private hospitals across the country will participate in the training.

Dr. Upendra Mahato, Chairman of the Hospital, expressed confidence that such programs will help bring Nepal's health services up to international standards. He stated that the hospital is offering this training free of cost, aligning with the objective of ensuring quality service by making health workers more skilled.

Similarly, Dr. Amit Tomar, Chief Executive Officer of the hospital, mentioned that the skills and knowledge gained from this training will contribute to the capacity building of Nepali health workers and make the patient treatment process more effective.