Workshop on "Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers" held at RIMS
Source: The Sangai Express

Imphal, October 23 2024: A specialized workshop on "Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers" was successfully held at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, with the participation of over 120 medical students.

The event, organised by the Tribal Health Collaborative (THC), Piramal Foundation, in partnership with the Ngunuk Foundation aimed to promote a more culturally sensitive healthcare system particularly in the context of tribal and indigenous communities, said a release issued by RIMS.

A major highlight of the event was the screening of a documentary movie titled, "Those Songs & Lullabies We Used to Sing" directed by Dr Kombong Darang, cofounder of the Ngunuk Foundation, and produced by the Centre for Endangered Languages, Rajiv Gandhi University, Arunachal Pradesh.

Dr Kaling Dabi, Program Manager at THC, led an interactive session, discussing how cultural competency can bridge the gap between modem medical practices and traditional beliefs.

He underlined the importance of building trust through culturally informed communication and care strategies, especially when working with marginalized and indigenous populations.

The workshop was organised as part of the larger initiative by THC and its collaborators to encourage a healthcare environment that respects and integrates the cultural identities of tribal communities across India.

The Dean, RIMS Imphal took the inaugural session on "Cultural Diversity and Competency" .

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