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MRC Completes First Batch of Standard First Aid Training for the Tourism Sector

MRC Completes First Batch of Standard First Aid Training for the Tourism Sector

The Maldivian Red Crescent, in partnership with the Ministry of Tourism and Environment, Ministry of Health,and supported by the Asian Development Bank Institute and funded by the Japan Fund for Prosperous and Resilient Asia and the Pacific, is delivering a series of Standard First Aid Training sessions for the tourism sector building the capacity of tourism workers across the Maldives to respond effectively to emergencies and contribute to safer, more resilient communities.

MRC successfully delivered the first batch of training from 9th – 11th April 2026 at Cyrix College. The programme was formally inaugurated with an opening ceremony, where State Minister Dr. Niyaz highlighted the importance of equipping tourism staff with CPR and first aid skills as a foundation for building a safer and more resilient Maldives.

 

 

Over three days, 22 participants engaged in structured classroom sessions facilitated by experienced MRC trainers, alongside hands-on simulation exercises that brought learning to life through realistic emergency scenarios. This combined approach provided participants with both the theoretical grounding and practical confidence to recognise and respond to a range of emergencies they may encounter in their day-to-day roles, reflecting MRC's commitment to delivering training that is not only informative but immediately applicable.

The closing ceremony and certificate handover was held at MRC Headquarters in Hulhumalé, where State Minister Mohamed Nashath Rasheed emphasised the importance of continuously applying and refining the skills gained  both in the workplace and in daily life. This first batch marks the beginning of a series of sessions planned under the programme, with MRC, Ministry of Tourism and Environment, and the Ministry of Health supported by Asian Development Bank - collectively working to embed a culture of preparedness across the tourism sector and build more resilient communities across the Maldives.