At least seventy-nine Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) personnel serving under the United Nations Guard Unit (UNGU) in Somalia have completed an intensive Battlefield Emergency First Aid (BEFA) training programme.
The course, conducted by the United Nations Transitional Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) in collaboration with the United Nations Support Office, was designed to enhance the troops’ ability to deliver rapid and effective medical assistance in combat zones.
Participants received instruction in a range of critical lifesaving techniques, including basic life support, wound and injury management, control of catastrophic bleeding, infection response, systematic casualty assessment, and hypothermia treatment.
The practical, hands-on approach of the training emphasised the importance of immediate medical intervention in reducing fatalities and limiting the severity of injuries on the battlefield.
This initiative reflects UPDF-UNGU’s ongoing commitment to operational readiness and its vital role in supporting international peacekeeping efforts in Somalia.
