Building Capacity, Saving Lives: FICCS Trains Emergency Responders at Arusha Emergency Medicine Conference 2025

At the 2025 Arusha Emergency Medicine Conference, the Foundation for International Cardiac and Community Services (FICCS) delivered a powerful suite of emergency response trainings,focusing on Basic Life Support (BLS), Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).

The conference brought together a diverse group of healthcare professionals from across the region, all united by a shared goal: to improve outcomes in life-threatening emergencies through structured, hands-on education. FICCS led this charge with practical, scenario-based sessions rooted in the realities of African healthcare systems.

Participants were trained to:

• Respond to cardiac and respiratory emergencies in both adult and pediatric patients
• Deliver high-quality CPR and early defibrillation using AEDs
• Recognize and intervene in early signs of shock, respiratory failure, and cardiac arrest
• Work effectively as a team during resuscitation efforts

Each session emphasized rapid decision-making, communication under pressure, and clinical precision, the foundation of successful emergency care. Whether managing a collapsing child or stabilizing an adult in cardiac arrest, attendees were equipped with both the technical and teamwork skills required to lead in crisis situations.

“These trainings don’t just save lives in theory, they save lives in practice. That’s why we’re here,” noted one FICCS team member.

Participants who completed the courses earned internationally recognized certifications in BLS, PALS, and ACLS, empowering them to return to their communities with the tools, confidence, and credentials to lead emergency responses.

Through its presence at the Arusha Emergency Medicine Conference, FICCS reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening frontline healthcare across East Africa, with education that transforms care and saves lives.

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