Chemical emergencies continue to pose a serious and evolving threat to public health, environmental safety, and societal stability—highlighting the urgent need for robust national preparedness and response systems. In today’s rapidly advancing industrial landscape, ensuring readiness for such emergencies remains a top priority.
Taking a major step in this direction, the Secretary of Health and Family Welfare, along with senior officials from multiple ministries, national agencies, and experts from the private sector, industry, and academia, released the Public Health Management of Chemical Emergencies training modules today at Nirman Bhawan, New Delhi.
Developed by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), Government of India, in collaboration with the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and with technical support from the World Health Organization (WHO India), these three specialized modules are designed to enhance national capacity in managing chemical emergencies.
The modules include:
· Module 1: Preparedness, Surveillance, and Response for Public Health Management of Chemical Emergencies
· Module 2: Pre-Hospital Management of Chemical Emergencies
· Module 3: Medical Management of Chemical Emergencies
These comprehensive training tools aim to empower public health professionals, healthcare workers, emergency responders, and policymakers with critical knowledge, practical skills, and operational strategies to ensure timely and effective response during chemical incidents.
By reinforcing chemical emergency management, India also strengthens its core capacities under the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005), contributing significantly to both national and global health security.
The launch event brought together representatives from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, NDMA, central ministries, academic and research institutions, the WHO Country Office for India, and other key partners—collectively reaffirming their commitment to building a “Self-reliant Resilient Nation.”
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