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17 Participants Complete Healthy Island Concept Training in Kiunga
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17 Participants Complete Healthy Island Concept Training in Kiunga

From Post-Courier · () English

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  • 17 participants completed a five-day Training of Trainers workshop on the Healthy Island Concept in Kiunga.
  • The training was conducted by the Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) WASH team in partnership with the Western Provincial Health Authority.
  • Further details require a subscription to the Post Courier.

Seventeen individuals have successfully completed a five-day Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop focused on the Healthy Island Concept in Kiunga. The initiative was a collaboration between the Ok Tedi Development Foundation (OTDF) WASH team and the Western Provincial Health Authority.

This training is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to promote the Healthy Island Concept, a framework aimed at improving community health and well-being within island settings. The program likely covered various aspects of public health, sanitation, and sustainable living practices relevant to the region.

Participants who finished the workshop are now expected to train others, extending the reach and impact of the Healthy Island Concept throughout their communities. The partnership between OTDF and the provincial health authority underscores a commitment to enhancing public health services and fostering healthier environments in Western Province.

Access to the full article and more detailed information about the training's outcomes and the Healthy Island Concept's implementation in Kiunga is available through a subscription to the Post Courier.

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