๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐‘๐‡ ๐ข๐ง ๐„๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ โ€“ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โฃ | The Family Planning Association of Sri Lanka

๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐’๐‘๐‡ ๐ข๐ง ๐„๐ฆ๐ž๐ซ๐ ๐ž๐ง๐œ๐ข๐ž๐ฌ โ€“ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ ๐“๐ซ๐š๐ข๐ง๐ข๐ง๐ โฃ

The Training of Master Trainers on the Minimum Initial Service Package (MISP) for Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) in Disasters successfully concluded its 3-day intensive programme for doctors attached to the Family Health Bureau (FHB), with participation from across multiple regions of Sri Lanka.
 
This internationally accredited training is designed to be tailored to diverse contexts, addressing the range of emergencies, survivor needs, and response mechanisms unique to each setting.

The programme commenced with welcome remarks by Mr. Sandun Adikari, Assistant Director Outreach and SPRINT Focal Person at FPA Sri Lanka and a formal introduction to the initiative by Dr. Ruchitha Perera, Executive Director โ€“ FPA Sri Lanka. Dr. Chandima Siritunga, Director โ€“ Maternal and Child Health at FHB, introduced the cohort of trainees and the team of national experts leading the sessions.

๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ญ๐ก๐ซ๐ž๐ž ๐๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง๐œ๐ฅ๐ฎ๐๐ž๐:

 
18th June 2025
- Introduction to SRH in Emergencies โ€“ Dr. Lahiru Kodituwakku
- Ensuring Inclusive SRH Responses: Coordinating MISP Implementation without Leaving Anyone Behind โ€“ Dr. Hemali Jayakody
- Preventing Unintended Pregnancies During Emergencies โ€“ Dr. Loshan Moonasinghe

 
19 June 2025
- Preventing Sexual Violence and Responding to Survivors (MISP Objective 2 โ€“ Parts 1 & 2) โ€“ Dr. Dinusha Perera
- Adolescent SRHR in Emergencies โ€“ Dr. Chiranthika Vithana
- Preventing HIV and STI Transmission & Reducing Related Morbidity and Mortality โ€“ Dr. Janaka Weragoda

 
20 June 2025
- Preventing Maternal and Newborn Morbidity and Mortality (MISP Objective 4) โ€“ Dr. Nethmini Thenuwara
- Planning for Comprehensive SRH Services Integrated into PHC (MISP Objective 6 โ€“ Parts 1 & 2) โ€“ Dr. Hemali Jayakody
- Cross-Cutting & Emerging Issues in SRH in Emergencies (e.g., nutrition, harm reduction, logistics, M&E) โ€“ Dr. Lahiru Kodituwakku

 
This national training marks a vital step in equipping frontline medical professionals with the tools and knowledge needed to deliver inclusive, timely, and life-saving SRH services during crises. As Sri Lanka faces increasing climate-related and humanitarian challenges, the commitment to leave no one behind in health response is more important than ever.

 

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