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The Incident Management System (IMS) Course is currently underway at the Humanitarian Peace Support School (HPSS). Sponsored by the AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF), the course brings together 16 participants from South Africa, Malawi, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Uganda. It aims to equip them with the knowledge and practical skills necessary for effective incident management during emergencies and crises.
The training focuses on building participantsβ capacity to respond to complex incidents through a structured, coordinated approach that enhances decision-making, communication, and collaboration across multiple agencies.
The Lead Facilitator, Mr. Amos Onchiri underscored the importance of enhancing participantsβ understanding of the fundamental principles of the Incident Management System. He noted that a solid grasp of these principles is essential for ensuring a unified, coordinated, and effective response during emergencies.
In her remark, Ms. Belinda Micho, HR Manager AHF Africa Bureau, thanked HPSS for the collaboration and expressed AHFβs commitment to strengthening emergency response capacity across the region. She highlighted the importance of the IMS training in equipping participants with practical skills to respond effectively to crises.
The Deputy Commandant HPSS, Lt Col Kaptuway expressed appreciation to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation for their continued support in capacity building efforts across the region. He emphasized that the course is both timely and critical, equipping participants with the knowledge and tools to respond effectively to public health emergencies, crises, and complex incidents.
The training not only provides a platform for knowledge and skill development but also fosters regional collaboration and mutual learning, strengthening the collective ability to respond to emergencies. As the course continues, it is expected to build lasting professional networks and enhance the participantsβ capacity to implement effective incident management systems within their national contexts.
