The Malagasy Army’s relief units actively contribute to the assistance of vulnerable populations and play a leading role in the rescue and relief of communities in danger following disasters, both natural and man-made. It is with the aim of strengthening the operational capacity of the Malagasy Army’s relief units that training followed by an application exercise was organized for the 2nd Civil Protection Unit (UPC) and local authorities. of Manakara from June 3 to 7. This training was organized jointly by the Malagasy Army through the Civil Protection Corps, the Prevention and Emergency Management Support Unit and the National Office of Risk and Disaster Management, with the support of the Program of Nations. The objective being to » ftrain the soldiers of the relief units of the Malagasy Army and the local authorities who are members of the Regional Committee for Risk and Disaster Management in rescue and relief techniques as well as in navigation and research. » It also aims to » train responders on the use of emergency equipment and materials, test the acquisition of rescue techniques and knowledge as well as emergency relief through a simulation exercise at the end of the training « .
José Belalahy
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