By Maston Kaiya

Ntcheu, June 14, Mana: Ntcheu District Health office on Friday awarded drivers and security guards with certificates of completion and attendance after undergoing three days of training on First Aid, security skills and techniques.

Ntcheu District Director of Health and Social Services, Innocent Mhango said drivers and security guards play a crucial role in the provision of quality health service at the hospital.

He commended the training saying First Aid will help the drivers develop life-saving skills, as they often encounter road traffic accidents involving patients who require first aid before arriving at the hospital.

Regarding the security guards, Mhango said he is optimistic that cases of theft would largely reduce and hailed Ntcheu Police for training the hospital guards.

"The trainings were very crucial for health services delivery. The drivers will also be given reflectors and First Aid kits while the security guards will be given various security items," said Mhango.

Ntcheu Police Station Officer, Senior Superintendent George Botso said the training will enhance security at the hospital.

"Guards must be trained before they are deployed to various work stations," said Botso.

Meanwhile, the hospital's transport officer, Enock Sankhulani and one of the security guards at the hospital Memory Goliati commended Ntcheu District Health office and Police for the training and assured stakeholders that they will use the skills and techniques learnt.