Workshop on 'Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers' held
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, October 23 2024: A specialised workshop on 'Cultural Competency for Healthcare Providers' was held at Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS), Imphal, drawing the participation of more than 120 medical students.

In a release, RIMS PRO informed that the workshop organised by Tribal Health Collaborative (THC), Piramal Foundation, in partnership with Ngunuk Foundation was aimed at promoting a more culturally sensitive healthcare system, particularly in the context of tribal and indigenous communities.

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

THC programme manager Dr Kaling Dabi, led an interactive session, focusing on the role of cultural competency in bridging the gap between modern medical practices and traditional beliefs.

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

According to the release, the workshop was part of the larger initiative of THC and its collaborators aimed at encouraging a healthcare environment that respects and integrates the cultural identities of tribal communities across India.

RIMS dean (Academic) Brogen Singh Akoijam officiated the inaugural session on 'Cultural Diversity and Competency' of the workshop, it added.

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