EBC Training in Digboi, India

The Burn Care Foundation based at Nemcare Hospital, Guwahati, Assam the face to face EBC training combined with public awareness and prevention sessions. It was held at IOCL (AOD) Hospital , Digboi attended by the Medical Department of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (Assam Oil Division). 130 people attended and there was a lively, interactive discussion on the prevention of Diwali burns.

About 159 children then attended a school education programme on Prevention and First Aid. Dr. Bhupendra Prasad Sarma and Dr Shobha Chamania spoke about practical aspects of First Aid and Prevention of Burns. The students were also given home tasks on burn prevention and booklets written by Dr Bhupendra Prasad Sarma. 97% of participants evaluated the course as excellent or good.