Kabul: Three-Day Workshop Begins on Emergency Preparedness and Response

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

The Health Services Department of the ARCS has launched a three-day consultative workshop to develop an emergency preparedness and response framework, with financial support from the IFRC and in coordination with the Norwegian Red Cross.

Representatives and staff members of the ARCS, the IFRC, and the Norwegian Red Cross are participating in the workshop.

At the opening ceremony, Hossam Faysal, Head of the IFRC Delegation in Afghanistan, described the ARCS’s healthcare activities as effective and said the workshop would provide an opportunity to share experiences and information to strengthen preparedness for emergencies. He emphasized the importance of delivering timely and effective humanitarian and healthcare services through volunteers during emergencies.

Dr. Abdullah Irfan, Director of Health Services at the ARCS, said that advance preparedness and planning are essential for an effective response to emergencies. He added that the ARCS provides healthcare services to people in need during emergencies with the support of its volunteers and has played an important role in this area in coordination with the Ministry of Public Health.

Over the three days, participants will discuss developing an emergency preparedness and response framework, sharing experiences and information, and practical ways to strengthen effective responses to emergencies.