Building Capacity to Save Lives Through Basic Life Support (BLS) Training

GTA Foundation successfully conducted a two-day Training of Trainers on Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Professionals on 9-10 July 2026 at the Local Development Training Academy, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur.
The training brought together healthcare professionals from 8 different districts under the project "Effectiveness of Cascade Basic Life Support (BLS) Training for Ambulance Drivers in Nepal" funded by Laerdal Foundation. Participants enhanced their knowledge and practical skills through interactive sessions on Adult BLS, AED, Pediatric and Infant BLS, Foreign Body Airway Obstruction (FBAO), and cascade training approaches for ambulance drivers. We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Binay Rauniyar, Consultant Cardiologist, Shahid Gangalal National Heart Centre, for his valuable support and guidance. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to our American Heart Association (AHA) Certified BLS/ACLS Trainers, Ms. Roji Shakya and Ms. Deoki Saru, for facilitating highly engaging and hands-on learning sessions.
We would also like to thank all participating healthcare professionals for their enthusiastic participation and commitment. As future BLS trainers, they will play a vital role in strengthening emergency response systems by delivering high-quality cascade BLS training to ambulance drivers in their respective districts. Together, we are investing in stronger pre-hospital emergency care and working towards improving survival outcomes from out-of-hospital cardiac arrest in Nepal.