MOGADISHU, March 1 (Xinhua) -- Some 13 medical officers from the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) have wrapped up a three-day training aimed at providing effective medical support in conflict zones.
The training, targeting newly deployed medical officers, is part of the ATMIS' efforts to decentralize services for efficient delivery in its operational areas, the AU mission said in a statement issued in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, Friday.
It said the training aimed to equip officers with skills in planning and ensuring a sufficient supply of essential medicine and equipment during military operations and handling battlefield casualties.
Joseph Gwande, the ATMIS Force medical officer, underlined the importance of the training in enhancing medical planning and logistics within ATMIS' tactical area of responsibility.
Gwande said as the ATMIS prepares for phase three of its Concept of Operations, which anticipates increased mobility and casualties, there is a need for proactive medical professionals to manage logistics effectively.
"Medical logistics and pharmacy are extremely critical for the morale of our troops. You play a very pivotal role in ATMIS as it strives to achieve its mandate," he said during the closing ceremony.
Participants expressed gratitude to the ATMIS for organizing the training and recognizing its potential to improve medical services within the mission's areas.
The ATMIS reaffirmed its commitment to capacity building as a crucial step towards achieving its mission goals. ■
